箴言 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
Context
This verse from 箴言 Chapter 16 connects to 4 cross-references. 约瑟叫人将银杯藏在便雅悯袋中,追上他们按「盗窃」罪名拿回。犹大陈诉求情,愿以自身代替便雅悯为奴。
其他译本
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
The delight of kings <FI>are<Fi> righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.
交叉参考
He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart …
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.