Proverbs 16:13
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Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.

New American Standard Bible

Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.

A Conservative Version

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.

Bible in Basic English

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

Lips of justice the acceptance of kings; and he will love the word of the upright

King James 2000

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks what is right.

Lexham Expanded Bible

The delight of kings [are] the lips of righteousness, and he who speaks what is upright he will love.

Modern King James verseion

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks right.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Righteous lips are pleasant unto kings; and they love him that speaketh the truth.

NET Bible

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

New Heart English Bible

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

The Emphasized Bible

The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness, - and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.

Webster

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

World English Bible

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Themes

Government » The kings of the earth

Kings » When good » Love righteous lips

Speech/communication » Those that speak right

Speech/communication » Righteous lips

Topics

Flattery

Lips

Pleasure

Trustworthiness

Good Kings

Access

Telling The Truth

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Righteous
H6664
צדק 
Tsedeq 
righteousness, just, justice, righteous, righteously, right, righteous cause, unrighteousness,
Usage: 118

lips
H8193
שׂפת שׂפה 
Saphah 
lip, bank, brim, edge, language, speech, shore, brink, border, side, prating, vain,
Usage: 176

are the delight
H7522
רצן רצון 
Ratsown 
favour, will, acceptable, delight, pleasure, accepted, desire, acceptance, selfwill
Usage: 56

of kings
H4428
מלך 
melek 
king, royal, Hammelech, Malcham, Moloch
Usage: 2521

and they love
H157
אהב אהב 
'ahab 
love, lover, friend, beloved, liketh, lovely, loving
Usage: 212

him that speaketh
H1696
דּבר 
Dabar 
speak, say, talk, promise, tell, commune, pronounce, utter, command
Usage: 1142

References

Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:13

Verse Info

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings,
since a throne is established through righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly. 14 A king’s fury is a messenger of death,
but a wise man appeases it.


Other Readings

Right And Just

Take Pleasure In

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

A king favors a wise servant,
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

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Proverbs 22:11

The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.

Psalm 101:5-7

I will destroy anyone
who secretly slanders his neighbor;
I cannot tolerate anyone
with haughty eyes or an arrogant heart.

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