Proverbs 16:13 Hebrew Word Analysis

0are the delightרְצ֣וֹןh7522
1of kingsמְ֭לָכִיםh4428
2lipsשִׂפְתֵיh8193
3Righteousצֶ֑דֶקh6664
4him that speakethוְדֹבֵ֖רh1696
5rightיְשָׁרִ֣יםh3477
6and they loveיֶאֱהָֽב׃h157

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him that speaketh aright.

World English Bible (WEB)

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The delight of kings `are' righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,