Proverbs 16:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:13 — KJV
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”
— Proverbs 16:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:13 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:13
“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses”
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“He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings are they on the throne; yea, he doth establish them for ever, and they are exalted.”
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“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”
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“For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.”
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“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”
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