Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right. New Living Translation The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly. English Standard Version Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right. Berean Standard Bible Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved. King James Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. New King James Version Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right. New American Standard Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved. NASB 1995 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. NASB 1977 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. Legacy Standard Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks uprightly is loved. Amplified Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. Christian Standard Bible Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly. Holman Christian Standard Bible Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly. American Standard Version Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right. Contemporary English Version and like honesty and truth. English Revised Version Righteous lips are the delight or kings; and they love him that speaketh right. GOD'S WORD® Translation Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved. Good News Translation A king wants to hear the truth and will favor those who speak it. International Standard Version Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright. Majority Standard Bible Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved. NET Bible The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly. New Heart English Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. Webster's Bible Translation Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. World English Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionRighteous lips [are] the delight of kings, "" And he loves whoever is speaking uprightly, Young's Literal Translation The delight of kings are righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth, Smith's Literal Translation Lips of justice the acceptance of kings; and he will love the word of the upright. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJust lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved. Catholic Public Domain Version Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved. New American Bible The king takes delight in honest lips, and whoever speaks what is right he loves. New Revised Standard Version Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves those who speak what is right. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe lips of a righteous man are the delight of a king; and he loves the word of the upright. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The lips of the righteous are the pleasure of the King and he loves the word of the upright. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right. Brenton Septuagint Translation Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…12Wicked behavior is detestable to kings, for a throne is established through righteousness. 13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved. 14The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.… Cross References Psalm 15:2-3 He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, Psalm 51:6 Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Psalm 119:29 Remove me from the path of deceit and graciously grant me Your law. Psalm 119:163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love. Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs 14:5 An honest witness does not deceive, but a dishonest witness pours forth lies. Proverbs 14:25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful. Proverbs 20:28 Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne. Proverbs 24:26 An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips. Isaiah 59:14-15 So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. / Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice. Zechariah 8:16-17 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, / do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD. Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one. Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ... Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Treasury of Scripture Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks right. Proverbs 14:35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. Proverbs 22:11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. Psalm 101:5-7 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer… Jump to Previous Aright Dear Delight Honest Kings Lips Loves Pleasure Right Righteous Righteousness Speaketh Speaking Speaks Truth Upright Uprightly ValueJump to Next Aright Dear Delight Honest Kings Lips Loves Pleasure Right Righteous Righteousness Speaketh Speaking Speaks Truth Upright Uprightly ValueProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartRighteous lips The phrase "righteous lips" refers to speech that aligns with God's standards of truth and justice. In Hebrew, the word for "righteous" is "tsaddiq," which conveys the idea of being just, lawful, and morally upright. Throughout the Bible, righteousness is a key attribute of God, and it is something He desires in His people. The lips, representing speech, are a powerful tool for expressing righteousness. In a historical context, the Israelites were called to be a people set apart, and their speech was to reflect their covenant relationship with God. Righteous lips are not only truthful but also edifying, promoting peace and justice in accordance with God's will. are a king’s delight and he who speaks honestly is beloved Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Righteousצֶ֑דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity lips שִׂפְתֵי־ (śip̄·ṯê-) Noun - fdc Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin are a king’s מְ֭לָכִים (mə·lā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king delight, רְצ֣וֹן (rə·ṣō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will and he who speaks וְדֹבֵ֖ר (wə·ḏō·ḇêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue honestly יְשָׁרִ֣ים (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right is beloved. יֶאֱהָֽב׃ (ye·’ĕ·hāḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f Links Proverbs 16:13 NIVProverbs 16:13 NLT Proverbs 16:13 ESV Proverbs 16:13 NASB Proverbs 16:13 KJV Proverbs 16:13 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:13 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:13 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:13 French Bible Proverbs 16:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings (Prov. 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