Proverbs 16:10
Inspired charges are on the lips of the king. 2 His mouth shall not betray his judgments. 1
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In The King James Version
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
In Context
9A man’s heart plans his course, 2 but Adonai directs his steps. 1
11Mishpat ·Honest· balances and scales are Adonai’s; 2 all the weights in the bag are his work. 1
Cross References
Genesis 44:15Joseph [May he add] said to them, “What deed is this that you have done? Don’t you know that such a man as I can indeed divine?”
Psalms 72:1God, give your mishpat ·justice· to the King Messiah [Anointed one]; 2 + 72:1 b MP: “Your Righteousness” refers to the fullness of the seven fold Spirit of God (Is 11:1-2) and the perfection of graces and virtues without measure, “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). This qualifies Messiah to be Mediator and Righteous Judge. (Is 11:2; Is 53:11). (John 1:14; Heb 4:15-16, 9:15) and your righteousness to + 72:1 c MP: Messiah’s name: “Son of David the King”. (Matt 1:1) the Son of David [Beloved] the King. 1
Proverbs 16:12It is an abomination for kings to do ethical wickedness, 2 for the throne is established by righteousness. 1
Isaiah 32:1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, 2 and princes shall rule in mishpat ·justice·. 1
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 →