Translations
Modern
A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
Traditional
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Literal
Divination is on the lips of the king; in judgment his mouth shall not be unfaithful.
Latin
Divinatio in labiis regis; in judicio non errabit os ejus.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.
Notes
Divine wisdom is guidance from a divine source that helps the king make decisions (for example, 1 Kings 3:28; see also Psalm 72:2).
This series of sayings reflects on the king, who symbolizes God's power on Earth.
Glossary
Topics
Kings: when Good: Speak Righteously Rulers: Character and Qualifications of