New American Standard Bible 1995

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A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
A divine decision divination Noun H7081 קֶ֤סֶם ke·sem
is in the lips lip, speech, edge Noun H8193 שִׂפְתֵי־ sif·tei-
of the king; king Noun H4428 מֶ֑לֶךְ me·lech;
His mouth mouth Noun H6310 פִּֽיו׃ piv.
should not err to act unfaithfully or treacherously Verb H4603 יִמְעַל־ yim·'al-
in judgment. judgment Noun H4941 בְּ֝מִשְׁפָּ֗ט be·mish·pat

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New American Standard Bible 1995 A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.
King James Bible A divine decision sentence is in the lips of the king; His king: his mouth should transgresseth not err in judgment.
Hebrew Greek English A divine decision is in the lips of the king; His mouth should not err in judgment.