King James Bible
KJVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:12 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | They that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness. | |
English Revised VersionERV | It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. | |
World English BibleWEB | It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | An abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. |
American Standard Version
ASVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThey that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
English Revised Version
ERVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
World English Bible
WEBIt is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
American King James Version
AKJVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
King James Bible
KJVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
American Standard Version
ASVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThey that act wickedly are abominable to the king: for the throne is established by justice.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
English Revised Version
ERVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
World English Bible
WEBIt is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to kings is doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
American King James Version
AKJVIt is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.