Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 16:10 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Proverbs 16:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. A divine: Heb. Divination”
Proverbs 16:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:10
A king's lips speak with 'divine sentence' (Hebrew 'qesem'—oracle or authoritative decision), and his mouth 'transgresseth not in judgment.' This describes the ideal king who speaks with God-given wisdom and never perverts justice. This points typologically to Christ, the perfect King whose judgments are always righteous. Reformed theology's doctrine of the magistrate emphasizes that earthly rulers derive authority from God and must govern justly. Kings are not autonomous but accountable to divine law. This verse sets the standard for godly leadership.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:10
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“a king shall reign in righteousness”
“What deed is this that you have done? Don't you know that such a man as I can indeed divine?”
“and by which he indeed divines? You have done evil in so doing.',Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.,הֲלוֹא זֶה אֲשֶׁר יִשְׁתֶּה אֲדֹנִי בּוֹ וְהוּא נַחֵשׁ יְנַחֵשׁ בּוֹ הֲרֵעֹתֶם אֲשֶׁר עֲשִׂיתֶם׃ ,Is not this it in which my lord drinketh, and whereby he indeed divineth? ye have done evil in so doing.”
“the Rock of Israel spoke to me”
“for the throne is established by righteousness.”
“and cast down righteousness to the earth:”
“give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.”
“to do justice.”
“God”
“when he sits on the throne of his kingdom”