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Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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English Standard Version

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

New International Version

Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Those who act impiously are abominable to the king. For the throne is made firm by justice