Proverbs 16:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

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The king has pleasure in a servant who does wisely, but his wrath is against him who is a cause of shame.

Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

The wrath of the king is like those who give news of death, but a wise man will put peace in place of it.

He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.