Proverbs 16:10
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
In context
8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
10 A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
Proverbs 16:10 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
- KJV King James Version
- A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
- WEB World English Bible
- Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- An oath [is] on the lips of a king, In judgment his mouth trespasseth not.
- DBY Darby Translation
- An oracle is on the lips of the king: his mouth will not err in judgment.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.