Verse 13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love those who speak honestly.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:35 : 35 A king delights in a wise servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
  • Prov 22:11 : 11 One who loves a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king as his friend.
  • Ps 101:5-7 : 5 Whoever secretly slanders their neighbor, I will silence. Whoever has proud eyes and an arrogant heart, I cannot endure. 6 My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. The one who walks in integrity, they will serve me. 7 No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks lies will stand in my presence.