NET Bible
"The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly."
— Proverbs 16:13, NET Bible
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”
“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.”
“Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.”
“Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.”
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”
The divine verdict is in the words of the king, his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.
Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are his handiwork.
Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.
The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.
A king’s wrath is like a messenger of death, but a wise person appeases it.
In the light of the king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds of the spring rain.
How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.