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Proverbs 16:13
The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
Proverbs 16:13 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 An oracle, is on the lips of a king, in giving sentence, his mouth must not be unfaithful.
11 The balance and scales of justice, belong to Yahweh, and, his handiwork, are all the weights of the bag.
12 The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
13 The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
14 The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
16 To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
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