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Proverbs 16:13 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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

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American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Common English Bible

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

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Catholic Public Domain Version

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

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Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

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Proverbs 16:13
5 Cross References  

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


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


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


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