Proverbs 16:13
New Living Translation
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
Proverbs 16:13
New International Version
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.(A)
Proverbs 14:35
New Living Translation
35 A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
Proverbs 14:35
New International Version
35 A king delights in a wise servant,
but a shameful servant arouses his fury.(A)
Psalm 101:5-7
New Living Translation
5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors.
I will not endure conceit and pride.
6 I will search for faithful people
to be my companions.
Only those who are above reproach
will be allowed to serve me.
7 I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house,
and liars will not stay in my presence.
Psalm 101:5-7
New International Version
5 Whoever slanders their neighbor(A) in secret,
I will put to silence;
whoever has haughty eyes(B) and a proud heart,
I will not tolerate.
6 My eyes will be on the faithful in the land,
that they may dwell with me;
the one whose walk is blameless(C)
will minister to me.
7 No one who practices deceit
will dwell in my house;
no one who speaks falsely
will stand in my presence.
Proverbs 22:11
New Living Translation
11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
will have the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22:11
New International Version
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
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