Proverbs 16:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.”
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“Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“The delight of kings <FI>are<Fi> righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 16:13 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 101:5Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.
- Proverbs 14:35A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.
- Proverbs 22:11He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
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