| Proverbs 16:13 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. |
| ASV: | Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right. |
| BBE: | Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him. |
| DBY: | Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright. |
| ERV: | Righteous lips are the delight or kings; and they love him that speaketh right. |
| JPS: | Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. |
| WBS: | Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. |
| WEB: | Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth. |
| YLT: | The delight of kings are righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth, |
| Proverbs 16:13 Cross References |
| XREF: | Proverbs 16:12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness.
Proverbs 16:14 The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| MHC: | 16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish. |
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