Berean Standard Bible
“Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.”
Related verses
- Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
- Ephesians 4:25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.
- Proverbs 12:19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
- Colossians 3:9Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,
Compare translations
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
World English Bible (WEB)
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Los labios justos son el contentamiento de los reyes; y aman al que habla lo recto.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Al rey le agradan los labios honestos, y aprecia a quien habla con la verdad.
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