Proverbs 16:13

In 11 translations

BSB

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

KJV

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

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.

LSV

Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings, || And he loves whoever is speaking uprightly,

YLT

The delight of kings [are] righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,

DBY

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

DRC

Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.

GNV

Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.

JPS

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

LXXE

Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.

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Original-language editions

WLC

רְצ֣וֹן מְ֭לָכִים שִׂפְתֵי־צֶ֑דֶק וְדֹבֵ֖ר יְשָׁרִ֣ים יֶאֱהָֽב׃

LXX-Br

Δεκτὰ βασιλεῖ χείλη δίκαια, λόγους δέ ὀρθοὺς ἀγαπᾷ.

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Cross-references most cited first

• 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.
• Psalms 101:5–7Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the…

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