<< Proverbs 16:13 >>

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.

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

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Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Verse 13

Here is a further character of good kings, that they love and delight in those that speak right. 1. They hate parasites and those that flatter them, and are very willing that all about them should deal faithfully with them and tell them that which is true, whether it be pleasing or displeasing, both concerning persons and things, that every thing should be set in a true light and nothing disguised, ch. 29:12. 2. They not only do righteousness themselves, but take care to employ those under them that do righteousness too, which is of great consequence to the people, who must be subject not only to the king as supreme, but to the governors sent by him, 1 Pt. 2:14. A good king will therefore put those in power who are conscientious, and will say that which is righteous and discreet, and know how to speak aright and to the purpose.

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