Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
In other versions
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
ASV
Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
BBE
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.
DBY
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
WEB
The delight of kings `are' righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
YLT
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaks right.
ENG
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
WBT
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
BSB
In context
11A just weight and balance are the LORD's: all the weights of the bag are his work.
12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.