Proverbs 16:13 - The Scriptures 2009

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of sovereigns, And they love him who speaks what is straight.

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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

The sovereign’s delight is toward a wise servant, But his wrath is towards him who causes shame.

Proverbs 16:12

It is an abomination for sovereigns To commit wrongness, For a throne is established by righteousness.

Proverbs 16:14

The sovereign’s wrath is a messenger of death, But a wise man appeases it.

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves cleanness of heart, Whose speech is pleasant, A sovereign is his friend.