New American Standard Bible 1995

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Proverbs

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Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
Righteous rightness, righteousness Noun H6664 צֶ֑דֶק tze·dek;
lips lip, speech, edge Noun H8193 שִׂפְתֵי־ sif·tei-
are the delight goodwill, favor, acceptance, will Noun H7522 רְצֹ֣ון re·tzo·vn
of kings, king Noun H4428 מְ֭לָכִים me·la·chim
And he who speaks to speak Verb H1696 וְדֹבֵ֖ר ve·do·ver
right straight, right Adjective H3477 יְשָׁרִ֣ים ye·sha·rim
is loved. to love Verb H157 יֶאֱהָֽב׃ ye·'e·hav.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
King James Bible Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Hebrew Greek English Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.