Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. His shall not betray his mouth.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

A divine sentence—See the marginal note; that is, “soothsaying” in its darker aspect as contrasted with prophecy. The true oracle is to be s…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

His mouth transgresseth not in judgment. —Or, should not transgress, as being the representative of God on earth, and so distingu…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king
Or "divination" F6 , as the word signifies; or what is lik…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To observe justice in dealings between man and man is God's ordinance.

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