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Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
Proverbs 16:13 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 16:13 in other translations
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
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In context
10 A diuine sentence shalbe in the lips of the King: his mouth shall not transgresse in iudgement.
11 A true weight and balance are of the Lord: all the weightes of the bagge are his worke.
12 It is an abomination to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
13 Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
14 The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
15 In the light of the Kings coutenance is life: and his fauour is as a cloude of the latter raine.
16 Howe much better is it to get wisedome then golde? and to get vnderstanding, is more to be desired then siluer.
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