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Proverbs 16:10
A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not transgresse in iudgement.
Proverbs 16:10 · Geneva 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 the wayes of a man please the Lord, he will make also his enemies at peace with him.
8 Better is a litle with righteousnesse, then great reuenues without equitie.
9 The heart of man purposeth his way: but the Lord doeth direct his steppes.
10 A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not transgresse in iudgement.
11 A true weight and balance are of the Lord: all the weightes of the bagge are his worke.
12 It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
13 Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
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