Proverbs 16:13

The Scriptures 1998

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

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

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

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

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