Proverbs 16:13
World English Bible (WEB)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
In context
11 Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.
12 It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
14 The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
15 In the light of the king’s face is life. His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain.
Proverbs 16:13 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
- KJV King James Version
- Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
- 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.