Proverbs 16:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Rulers speak with authority and are never wrong.

Cross References

Genesis 44:15

who asked them, “What have you done? Didn't you know I could find out?”

Genesis 44:5

Not only does he drink from his cup, but he also uses it to learn about the future. You have done a terrible thing.’ ”

2 Samuel 14:16

In fact, I knew that you would listen and save my son and me from those who want to take the land that God gave us.

1 Kings 3:28

Everyone in Israel was amazed when they heard how Solomon had made his decision. They realized that God had given him wisdom to judge fairly.

2 Chronicles 26:16

Uzziah became proud of his power, and this led to his downfall. One day, Uzziah disobeyed the LORD his God by going into the temple and burning incense as an offering to him.

Psalm 99:4

You are our mighty King, a lover of fairness, who sees that justice is done everywhere in Israel.

Proverbs 29:4

An honest ruler makes the nation strong; a ruler who takes bribes will bring it to ruin.

Hosea 10:4

Israel, you break treaties and don't keep promises; you turn justice into poisonous weeds where healthy plants should grow.

Amos 5:7

You people are doomed! You twist the truth and trample on justice.

Amos 6:12

Horses can't gallop on rocks; oceans can't be ploughed. But you have turned justice and fairness into bitter poison.