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Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
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American Standard Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
Christian Standard Bible
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.
King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
New American Standard Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And one who speaks right is loved.
New International Version
Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.
New King James Version
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.
New Living Translation
The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.
World English Bible
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.