Proverbs 16:10

Proverbs 16:10 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10The lips of a king speak as an oracle,

and his mouth does not betray justice.

10A divine verdict is on the lips of the king;

His mouth should not 16:10 Lit be unfaithfulerr in judgment.

10A divine decision is in the lips of the king;

His mouth should not err in judgment.

10A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative];

His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment. [Deut 17:18-20; 2 Sam 14:17-20; 1 Kin 3:9-12; Is 11:2]

10A divine verdict is on the lips of a king;

his mouth must not betray justice.

10A king speaks as if his words come from God.

And what he says does not turn right into wrong.