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KJV

Proverbs 16:13

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

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; and he loves right words.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
World English Bible
GNVView canonical →
Righteous lips are the delite of Kings, and the King loueth him that speaketh right things.
Geneva Bible

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35Proverbs 22:11Psalms 101:5–7

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