Proverbs 16:13

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 14:35 : 35 The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.
  • Prov 22:11 : 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, [For] the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
  • Ps 101:5-7 : 5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer. 6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: He that speaketh falsehood shall not be established before mine eyes.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 16:10
    81%

    10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

  • Prov 23:16
    81%

    16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

  • Prov 16:12
    81%

    12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness; For the throne is established by righteousness.

  • Prov 16:14-15
    2 verses
    79%

    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 favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.

  • Prov 22:11
    78%

    11He that loveth pureness of heart, [For] the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

  • Ps 37:30
    77%

    30The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] perverseness.

  • Prov 24:25-26
    2 verses
    76%

    25But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.

    26He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

  • Prov 12:22
    75%

    22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

  • Prov 8:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

    7For my mouth shall utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

  • Prov 16:21
    74%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Prov 17:7
    73%

    7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

  • Prov 15:23
    73%

    23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

  • Prov 14:34-35
    2 verses
    73%

    34Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

    35The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.

  • Prov 16:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

    24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Prov 22:18
    72%

    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

  • Prov 10:11
    72%

    11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Isa 32:1
    72%

    1Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.

  • Ps 31:18
    72%

    18Let the lying lips be dumb, Which speak against the righteous insolently, With pride and contempt.

  • Prov 14:3
    72%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 15:2
    71%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 10:20-21
    2 verses
    71%

    20The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 15:28
    71%

    28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  • Eccl 8:4
    71%

    4For the king's word [hath] power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

  • Prov 12:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.

    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

  • Ps 138:4
    71%

    4All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth.

  • Ps 12:3
    71%

    3Jehovah will cut off all flattering lips, The tongue that speaketh great things;

  • Prov 15:7
    71%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 29:2
    71%

    2When the righteous are increased, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man beareth rule, the people sigh.

  • Ps 63:11
    71%

    11But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

  • Prov 10:6
    71%

    6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 16:1
    70%

    1The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

  • Job 36:7
    70%

    7He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: But with kings upon the throne He setteth them for ever, and they are exalted.

  • Prov 12:17
    70%

    17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

  • Prov 25:11
    70%

    11A word fitly spoken Is [like] apples of gold in network of silver.

  • Prov 13:5
    70%

    5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

  • Hos 7:3
    70%

    3They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.

  • Prov 25:5
    70%

    5Take away the wicked [from] before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness.

  • Ps 34:13
    70%

    13Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile.

  • Ps 119:13
    70%

    13With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.

  • Prov 20:2
    70%

    2The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.

  • Prov 16:8
    70%

    8Better is a little, with righteousness, Than great revenues with injustice.