Proverbs 16:13
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
In context
11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.
12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
Proverbs 16:13 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
- KJV King James Version
- Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
- WEB World English Bible
- Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
- DBY Darby Translation
- Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.