Proverbs 16:13
“Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.”
— Proverbs 16:13
About this verse
Proverbs 16:13 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is throne room. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include truth, communication. Notable phrases: righteous lips; delight of kings.
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Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
joyful
Type
wisdom
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