Proverbs 16:13

Kings are delighted to hear people say [MTY] what is true; they love those who say what is right/honest.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12Kings detest those who do evil, because it is people doing what is fair/right that causes their governments to be [MTY] strong.

14If a king becomes angry, he may command that someone be executed, so wise people will try to cause him to be calm.

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Cross References

Proverbs 14:35Kings are pleased with officials who do their work competently/skillfully, but they punish [MTY] those who do their work in a manner that causes the kings to be disgraced.

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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