Proverbs 16:13 “Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is bel…”

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

World English Bible

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

American Standard Version

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

Geneva Bible 1599

Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.

Darby Translation

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

Young's Literal Translation

The delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,

Bible in Basic English

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

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In context

12Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Read Proverbs 16