Proverbs 16:13 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”
Proverbs 16:13 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 16:13 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 16:13 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.”
Proverbs 16:13 — World English Bible
Proverbs 16:13 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.”
Proverbs 16:13 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 16:13 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“The delight of kings <FI>are<Fi> righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,”
Proverbs 16:13 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 16:13 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.”
Proverbs 16:13 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 16:13 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.”
Proverbs 16:13 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 16:13 in Context — Proverbs 16
11 Peso y balanzas justas son de Jehová: obra suya son todas las pesas de la bolsa.
12 Abominación es á los reyes hacer impiedad: porque con justicia será afirmado el trono.
13 Los labios justos son el contentamiento de los reyes; y aman al que habla lo recto.
14 La ira del rey es mensajero de muerte: mas el hombre sabio la evitará.
15 En la alegría del rostro del rey está la vida; y su benevolencia es como nube de lluvia tardía.
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What Does Proverbs 16:13 Mean?
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