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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 16) Proverbs 16:10-13 KJV
"A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right."
Proverbs Chapter 16, Verse 10-13
Proverbs 16:10-13 in Context (Verses 7–16 KJV)
7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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.
13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!