Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
BSB · Berean Standard Bible
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
KJV · King James Version
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
WEB · World English Bible
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
ASV · American Standard Version

Related passages

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.

an
Proverbs 28:9; Deuteronomy 25:16; Luke 12:48
for
Proverbs 20:18; Proverbs 25:5; Proverbs 29:14; Psalm 99:4; Revelation 19:11