KJV ORIGINAL
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The king speaks with divine wisdom; his decisions in court are never wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that a good king speaks with God's wisdom and makes fair, righteous judgments.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, kings were seen as God's representatives on earth, expected to rule with divine wisdom and justice. This proverb reflects the ideal standard that Hebrew kings should embody God's righteousness in their decisions. Solomon himself, traditionally credited as the author of many proverbs, was famous for his wise judgments, like when he resolved the dispute between two women claiming the same baby.
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