Proverbs 16:10
King James Version (KJV)
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
In context
8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.
9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’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.
Proverbs 16:10 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
- 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.