13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
13 Good leaders cultivate honest speech; they love advisors who tell them the truth.
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:13
Commentary on Proverbs 16:13
(Read Proverbs 16:13)
Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose.