A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
The king speaks with divine wisdom; his decisions in court are never wrong.
This verse teaches that a good king speaks with God's wisdom and makes fair, righteous judgments.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, kings were viewed as divinely appointed leaders, such as David and Solomon, who were expected to rule with wisdom and justice as part of God's covenant with His people. This proverb, from the wisdom literature attributed to Solomon, emphasizes the ideal that a king's words and judgments should reflect divine guidance, highlighting the cultural belief that true authority comes from God. Such teachings were drawn from royal court experiences to instruct both rulers and ordinary people on righteous living.
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