Pro 16:10 | MHM | STEP | Wise Judgment from Those in Authority This proverb focuses on the importance of good judgment by leaders, especially kings. It shows that rulers should speak and decide with wisdom, aiming for fairness and truth. The verse is a guide and a prayer that those in authority would seek God's help to rule justly . v. 10 : "A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment" (Proverbs 16:10 ). We should pray that leaders have wisdom from God so that their words and decisions are right. This means they need to be just and act with respect for God, both when they give orders and when they judge others. When kings and judges sincerely look for God’s guidance, God can give them special wisdom because of their great responsibility. This was true for Solomon, who was given extraordinary wisdom by God (1 Kings 3:28 ). Sometimes, however, leaders do not live up to this standard, so this proverb is also advice for rulers to be careful and fair in all their decisions. The judgment they give should be seen as coming from God, so they must not use their words to do wrong (1 Timothy 2:1 ).

‏ Proverbs 16:10

Wise Judgment from Those in Authority

This proverb focuses on the importance of good judgment by leaders, especially kings. It shows that rulers should speak and decide with wisdom, aiming for fairness and truth. The verse is a guide and a prayer that those in authority would seek God's help to rule justly .

v. 10: "A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment" (Proverbs 16:10 ^a). We should pray that leaders have wisdom from God so that their words and decisions are right. This means they need to be just and act with respect for God, both when they give orders and when they judge others. When kings and judges sincerely look for God’s guidance, God can give them special wisdom because of their great responsibility. This was true for Solomon, who was given extraordinary wisdom by God (1 Kings 3:28 ^b). Sometimes, however, leaders do not live up to this standard, so this proverb is also advice for rulers to be careful and fair in all their decisions. The judgment they give should be seen as coming from God, so they must not use their words to do wrong (1 Timothy 2:1 ^c).