Proverbs 16:13 - English Standard Version 2016

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

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹³ Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.

Proverbs 16:13 Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:14

A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it.

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.