Proverbs 16:13 - Hebrew Names version (HNV)

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

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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

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

Proverbs 16:12

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

Proverbs 16:14

The king's wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.