Proverbs 16:10
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.”
שָׂפָה
Lip, edge, shore. Saphah. My lips shall praise You. The lips are the instrument of praise. What comes out of your mouth reveals the condition of your heart.
מֶלֶךְ
a king
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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פֶּה
mouth/ his
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פֶּה
Mouth. Peh. The mouth of the LORD has spoken. God's mouth never speaks empty words. Every word He speaks will be fulfilled.
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עַל
is on
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עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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מָעַל
it will act unfaithfully
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מָעַל
properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
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קֶסֶם
divination
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קֶסֶם
a lot; also divination (including its fee), oracle
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