Proverbs 16:12-13
Proverbs 16:12-13 The Message (MSG)
Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation. Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.
Proverbs 16:12-13 King James Version (KJV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 American Standard Version (ASV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly, For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God). Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:12-13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Kings and leaders despise wrongdoing, for the true authority to rule and reign is built on a foundation of righteousness. Kings and leaders love to hear godly counsel, and they love those who tell them the truth.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New King James Version (NKJV)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New Century Version (NCV)
Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair. Kings like honest people; they value someone who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New Living Translation (NLT)
A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice. The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
Proverbs 16:12-13 The Message (MSG)
Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation. Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.
Proverbs 16:12-13 King James Version (KJV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: For the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New Century Version (NCV)
Kings hate those who do wrong, because governments only continue if they are fair. Kings like honest people; they value someone who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:12-13 American Standard Version (ASV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New International Version (NIV)
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New King James Version (NKJV)
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:12-13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly, For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God). Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:12-13 New Living Translation (NLT)
A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice. The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.