Verse 10
Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10
The king speaks with divine wisdom;<br>he must never judge unfairly.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
קֶ֤סֶם עַֽל שִׂפְתֵי מֶ֑לֶךְ בְּ֝/מִשְׁפָּ֗ט לֹ֣א יִמְעַל פִּֽי/ו
English Translation
A spell is on the lips of the king; in judgment he will not transgress my word.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 16 Context
1
We can make our own plans,<br>but the LORD gives the right answer.<br>
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2
People may be pure in their own eyes,<br>but the LORD examines their motives.<br>
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3
Commit your actions to the LORD,<br>and your plans will succeed.<br>
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4
The LORD has made everything for his own purposes,<br>even the wicked for a day of disaster.<br>
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5
The LORD detests the proud;<br>they will surely be punished.<br>
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6
Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin.<br>By fearing the LORD, people avoid evil.<b...
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7
When people’s lives please the LORD,<br>even their enemies are at peace with them.<br>
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8
Better to have little, with godliness,<br>than to be rich and dishonest.<br>
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9
We can make our plans,<br>but the LORD determines our steps.<br>
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10
The king speaks with divine wisdom;<br>he must never judge unfairly.<br>
11
The LORD demands accurate scales and balances;<br>he sets the standards for fairness.<br>
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12
A king detests wrongdoing,<br>for his rule is built on justice.<br>
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13
The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;<br>he loves those who speak honestly.<br>
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14
The anger of the king is a deadly threat;<br>the wise will try to appease it.<br>
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15
When the king smiles, there is life;<br>his favor refreshes like a spring rain.<br>
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16
How much better to get wisdom than gold,<br>and good judgment than silver!<br>
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17
The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;<br>whoever follows that path is safe.<br>
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18
Pride goes before destruction,<br>and haughtiness before a fall.<br>
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19
Better to live humbly with the poor<br>than to share plunder with the proud.<br>
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20
Those who listen to instruction will prosper;<br>those who trust the LORD will be joyful.<br>
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21
The wise are known for their understanding,<br>and pleasant words are persuasive.<br>
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22
Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,<br>but discipline is wasted on fools.<...
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23
From a wise mind comes wise speech;<br>the words of the wise are persuasive.<br>
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24
Kind words are like honey —<br>sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.<br>
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25
There is a path before each person that seems right,<br>but it ends in death.<br>
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26
It is good for workers to have an appetite;<br>an empty stomach drives them on.<br>
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27
Scoundrels create trouble;<br>their words are a destructive blaze.<br>
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28
A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;<br>gossip separates the best of friends.<br>
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29
Violent people mislead their companions,<br>leading them down a harmful path.<br>
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30
With narrowed eyes, people plot evil;<br>with a smirk, they plan their mischief.<br>
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31
Gray hair is a crown of glory;<br>it is gained by living a godly life.<br>
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32
Better to be patient than powerful;<br>better to have self-control than to conquer a city.<br>
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33
We may throw the dice,<br>but the LORD determines how they fall.<br>
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