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Proverbs 16:13

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Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
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  1. Proverbs 14:35Rank 1 from verse 13
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    35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

  2. Proverbs 22:11Rank 2 from verse 13
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    11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

  3. Psalms 101:5–7Rank 3 from verse 13
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    5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

    6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

    7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

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Proverbs 16:13

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righteous

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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

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delight

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Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.

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love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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right

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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.

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16:12It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.

16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

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16:14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.

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