Proverbs 16:12
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
— Proverbs 16:12, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, For the throne is established by righteousness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An abomination to kings <FI>is<Fi> doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.