Proverbs 16:13 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹³ Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³ Right and just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

Common English Bible

¹³ Kings favor those with righteous lips; they love words of integrity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹³ Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.

Proverbs 16:13 Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

A king favours a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behaviour is detestable to kings, since a throne is established through righteousness.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s fury is a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.

Proverbs 22:11

The one who loves a pure heart and gracious lips #– #the king is his friend.