Proverbs 16:13
The delight of kings, are lips of righteousness,—and, the words of uprightness, he loveth.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
In Context
12The abomination of kings, is to work lawlessness, for, by righteousness, is established a throne.
14The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
Cross References
Proverbs 14:35The good-pleasure of a king, is due to a servant who is discreet, but, his indignation, shall be 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 →