Proverbs 16:13
People who tell the truth please kings; they love those who say what is right.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
In Context
12It's a terrible thing for a king to do evil, for his throne is based on doing right.
14An angry king can put you to death. If you're wise you'll try and calm him down.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:35A servant who acts wisely is appreciated by the king, but he gets angry with a servant who acts disgracefully.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:13
12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. Here is, 1. The character of a good king, which Solomon intended not for his own praise, but for instruction to his successors, his neighbours, and the viceroys under him. A good king not only does justice, but it is an abomination to him to do otherwise. He hates the thought of doing wrong and perverting justice; he not only abhors the wickedness done by others, but abhors the wickedness done by others, but… Read the whole commentary →