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It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for 1the throne is established by righteousness.
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2Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
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5In the light of a king's face there is life, and his 6favor is like 7the clouds that bring the spring rain.
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8How much better to get wisdom than 9gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than 10silver.
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The highway of the upright 11turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
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12Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
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Whoever gives thought to the worda15will discover good, and blessed is he 16who trusts in the LORD.
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The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech 17increases persuasiveness.
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Good sense is 18a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.
Almeida Atualizada (Portuguese) AA
Provérbios 16:12
Abominação é para os reis o praticarem a impiedade; porque com justiça se estabelece o trono.
King James Version KJV
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
New King James Version NKJV
Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.
Nova Versão Internacional NVIP
Provérbios 16:12
Os reis detestam a prática da maldade,porquanto o trono se firma pela justiça.
The English Standard Version is published with the permission of Good News Publishers.
(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)