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Proverbs 16:10
An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
Proverbs 16:10 · Rotherham Emphasised 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, acceptable to Yahweh, are the ways of a man, even his enemies, doth he cause to make peace with him.
8 Better a little with righteousness, than large revenues, without justice.
9 A man’s heart, deviseth his way, but, Yahweh, directeth his steps.
10 An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
11 The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
12 The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
13 The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
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