12 Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
12 Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.
12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
12 A king detests wrongdoing, for his rule is built on justice.
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
13 Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
(Read Proverbs 16:13)
Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:12
Commentary on Proverbs 16:12
(Read Proverbs 16:12)
The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security.