Proverbs 16:13

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

DBY DBY

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

The delight of kings `are' righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,