Proverbs 16:13

New American Bible - revised edition

The king takes delight in honest lips, and whoever speaks what is right he loves.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

The king favors the skillful servant, but the shameless one incurs his wrath.

Proverbs 16:12

Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for by justice the throne endures.

Proverbs 16:14

The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise person can pacify it.

Proverbs 22:11

The Lord loves the pure of heart; the person of winning speech has a king for a friend.