Proverbs 16:12

New International Version

¹²Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.^(A)

Proverbs 16:12

King James Version

¹²It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

⁵remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,^(A)
and his throne will be established^(B) through righteousness.^(C)

⁵Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.

New International Version (NIV)