Proverbs 16:13

Sfatayim (lips) of tzedek are the delight of melachim; 1 and they love him that speaketh yesharim (upright things). 1

Orthodox Jewish Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12It is to'evat melachim to commit resha (wickedness), 1 for the kisse is established through tzedakah. 1

14The wrath of a melech is as malachim of mavet, 1 but an ish chacham will appease it. 1

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Cross References

Proverbs 14:35The ratzon melech (kingʼs favor) is toward an eved maskil (a wise servant), 1 but his wrath is against him that bringeth shame.

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 →

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