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Proverbs 16:10

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Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

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Verse 10. Judgment. Or “let it not err,” as people look upon the decisions of kings as so many oracles. We ought to act in this manner, as long as they are not visibly unjust. God gave a principal spirit (Psalms 50:14) to Saul, David, Solomon, and to the judges whom he appointed, 1 Kennicott. 10:9. Deuteronomy 34:9. Judges 3:10. Calmet.—Solomon was thus enabled to decide difficult cases. Menochius. Job 29:7.

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