ESV Reformation Study Bible – Pr 16:10
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Pr 16:10

16:10 An oracle. The king’s word was law, and he was entitled to seek divine guidance for his judgments. David spoke as a messenger of God (2 Sam. 14:17, 20) and Solomon desired a discerning heart (1 Kin. 3:9). The gift of God’s wisdom to the king did not relieve him of the responsibility to seek wisdom and to act according to justice.