Young's Literal Translation YLT
New International Version NIV
12 An abomination to kings [is] doing wickedness, For by righteousness is a throne established.
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Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 The delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
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Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
14 The fury of a king [is] messengers of death, And a wise man pacifieth it.
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A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but the wise will appease it.
15 In the light of a king's face [is] life, And his good-will [is] as a cloud of the latter rain.
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When a king’s face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
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