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Proverbs 16:13

American Standard Version

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

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Proverbs 16:13 in other translations

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

Proverbs 16:13 · World English Bible

Proverbs 16:13 in context

  1. 11A just balance and scales are Jehovah’s; All the weights of the bag are his work.
  2. 12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.
  3. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
  4. 14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
  5. 15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.