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Proverbs 16:13

Proverbs 16:13 is verse 13 of Proverbs chapter 16, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

Proverbs 16:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible

11 Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

12 Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

14 The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.

15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 14:35
A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on the shameful.

Proverbs 22:11
He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.

Psalms 101:5
Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.

Psalms 101:6
My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me.

Psalms 101:7
No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.