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Proverbs 16:10

World English Bible

Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.

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Proverbs 16:10 in other translations

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

Proverbs 16:10 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 16:10 in context

  1. 8Better is a little with righteousness,
    than great revenues with injustice.
  2. 9A man’s heart plans his course,
    but Yahweh directs his steps.
  3. 10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
    He shall not betray his mouth.
  4. 11Honest balances and scales are Yahweh’s;
    all the weights in the bag are his work.
  5. 12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong,
    for the throne is established by righteousness.