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Proverbs 16:10
An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 16:10 in other translations
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
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In context
7 When a man's ways please Jehovah, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
8 Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues without right.
9 The heart of man deviseth his way, but Jehovah directeth his steps.
10 An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.
11 The just balance and scales are Jehovah's; all the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
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