Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:13

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American Standard Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

Amplified® Bible
Right {and} just lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

Contemporary English Version
and like honesty and truth.

Darby English Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

Good News Bible
A king wants to hear the truth and will favor those who speak it.

King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

New American Standard Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.

New International Version
Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value a man who speaks the truth.

New King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Righteous lips delight the kings,And he who speaks rightly receives love.

Revised Standard Version
Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

Young's Literal Translation
The delight of kings `are' righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,

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