Proverbs 16:10
An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.
In context
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice.
9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. 10 An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment. 11 A just balance and scales are the Lord’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. 12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:10 in the KJV
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:10 in the NIV
The lips of a king speak as an oracle, and his mouth does not betray justice.