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Proverbs 16:10

A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

  • Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

    BBE

  • An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • An oath `is' on the lips of a king, In judgment his mouth trespasseth not.

    YLT

  • A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth trangresses not in judgment.

    ENG

  • A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

    WBT

  • A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

    BSB

In context

8Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

9A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

11A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.

12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

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