Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.
New American Standard Bible
And he who speaks right is loved.
King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Holman Bible
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
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.
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
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
12 Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness. 13 The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly. 14 A king's wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:35
The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 22:11
The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious -- the king will be his friend.
Psalm 101:5-7
I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.