Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
King James Version
In Context
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth 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 →