Proverbs 16:12
Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
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ASV
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
KJV
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
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8 tagged words| Original | Transliteration | Meaning | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|
| תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת | to.'a.Vat | [is] an abomination of | H8441 → |
| מְ֭לָכִים | Me.la.khim | kings | H4428 → |
| עֲשׂ֣וֹת | a.Sot | to do | H6213 → |
| רֶ֑שַׁע | Re.sha' | wickedness | H7562 → |
| כִּ֥י | ki | for | H3588 → |
| בִ֝צְדָקָ֗ה | vitz.da.Kah | by righteousness | H6666 → |
| יִכּ֥וֹן | yi.Kon | it is established | H3559 → |
| כִּסֵּֽא׃ | ki.Se' | a throne | H3678 → |
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