Proverbs 16:10
The king is inspired in what he says; he is not unreliable in his decisions.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
In Context
9You can plan in your mind what to do, but the Lord will guide you.
Cross References
Genesis 44:15“Why did you do this?” Joseph asked. “Don't you know a man like me can find out things through divination?”
2 Samuel 14:16Perhaps the king will listen and save me from the man who would cut off both me and my son from God's chosen people.
1 Kings 3:28When everyone in Israel heard about the verdict the king had delivered, they had great respect for the king, because they recognized the wisdom God had given him to judge rightly.
Psalms 72:1God, please give the king fairness, and give the king's son the ability to do what's right.
Proverbs 16:12It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.
Isaiah 32:1Watch! A king is coming who does what's right when he rules, and those who rule under him will act fairly.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:10
9 A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. Man is here represented to us, 1. As a reasonable creature, that has the faculty of contriving for himself: His heart devises his way, designs an end, and projects ways and means leading to that end, which the inferior creatures, who are governed by sense and natural instinct, cannot do. The more shame for him if he do not devise the way how to please God and provide for his everlasting state. 2. But as a depending creature, that is subject to the… Read the whole commentary →