Proverbs 16:10

New International Version

¹⁰The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.^(A)

Proverbs 16:10

King James Version

¹⁰A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.

¹²Kings detest wrongdoing,
for a throne is established through righteousness.^(A)

¹²It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

¹³Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.^(A)

¹³Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

New International Version (NIV)