Proverbs 16:10

A king’s edict becomes law for his people. [Note: For the meaning of "divine decision" or "oracle," see E. W. Davies, "The Meaning of qesem in Prv 16:10," Biblica 61 (1980):554-56.] His ordinances are the will of God for them (unless he commands contrary to God’s revealed will; cf. Acts 4:19-20). Consequently it is very important that the ruler not err in his judgment. [Note: See W. Lee Humphreys, "The Motif of the Wise Courtier in the Book of Proverbs," in Israelite Wisdom: Theological and Literary Essays in Honor of Samuel Terrien, pp. 177-90.]