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Proverbs 16:13 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 16 · verse 13 · King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.Proverbs 16:13 · King James Version
Proverbs 16:13 in context
11A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
Key words (Strong's)
- Righteoustsedeqthe rightH6664 →
- speakethdâbarperhaps properly, to arrangeH1696 →
- delightrâtsôwndelightH7522 →
- kingsmeleka kingH4428 →
- lipssâphâhthe lipH8193 →
- loveʼâhabto have affection forH157 →
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