Berean Standard Bible
“Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.”
Solomon, himself a king, reflects on what makes rulers and governments last. He gives a moral principle for leadership.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
World English Bible (WEB)
It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
King James Version (KJV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Abominación es á los reyes hacer impiedad: porque con justicia será afirmado el trono.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El rey detesta las malas acciones, porque su trono se apoya en la justicia.
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