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Proverbs 16:10 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“A divine sentence {is} in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. {A divine...: Heb. Divination}”

Proverbs 16:10

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

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.

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A divine sentence {is} in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. {A divine...: Heb. Divination}

11

A just weight and balance {are} the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag {are} his work. {the weights: Heb. the stones}

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{It is} an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

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