Proverbs 16:13
King James Version (KJV)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
In context
11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Proverbs 16:13 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
- 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.