Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 to Kings to commit wickednes: for the throne is stablished by iustice.
14The wrath of a King is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacifie it.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:35The pleasure of a King is in a wise seruant: but his wrath shalbe toward him that is lewde.
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 →