Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
In Context
12It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.
14The king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:35The king’s favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes 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 →