Proverbs 16 · Verse 13

Proverbs 16:13

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

Proverbs 16:13, King James Version

Proverbs 16:13 in other translations

BSB	Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
WEB	Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
ASV	Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
YLT	The delight of kings are righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
DARBY	Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
BBE	Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
Webster	Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

13. A specification of the general sentiment of Pr 16:12.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

רְצ֣וֹןre.Tzon[are the] delight ofH7522

מְ֭לָכִיםMe.la.khimkingsH4428

שִׂפְתֵי\־sif.tei-lips ofH8193

צֶ֑דֶקTze.dekrighteousnessH6664

וְדֹבֵ֖רve.do.Verand [one who] speaksH1696

יְשָׁרִ֣יםye.sha.Rimupright [things]H3477

יֶאֱהָֽב\׃ye.'e.Havhe lovesH157

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Proverbs 14:35
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
Proverbs 22:11
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Psalms 101:5-7
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Proverbs 16:12
It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

Spanish Reina-Valera 1909	Los labios justos son el contentamiento de los reyes; y aman al que habla lo recto.
French Bible J.N. Darby 1885	Les lèvres justes sont le plaisir des rois, et le roi aime celui qui parle droitement.
German Elberfelder 1871	Der Könige Wohlgefallen sind gerechte Lippen; und wer Aufrichtiges redet, den liebt er.
Latin Clementine Vulgate	Voluntas regum labia justa; qui recta loquitur diligetur.