Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:13
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:13 Context
10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. 12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
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Other Translations
Righteous lips are the delight of kings: and they loue him that speaketh right.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
- Basic English Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
- Darby Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
- Webster's Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
- World English Bible
The delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
- Basic English Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
- Darby Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
- Webster's Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
- World English Bible
The delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:13
16:11 The Lord's - Are made by his direction and appointment, so that no man can alter them without violating God's rights and authority.
16:15 A cloud - As acceptable as those clouds which bring the latter rain, whereby the fruits are filled and ripened a little before the harvest.