KJV ORIGINAL
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Kings are pleased by honest words, and they love people who speak truthfully.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse teaches that leaders value and appreciate those who speak with honesty and integrity.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb was written during Israel's monarchy, when kings held absolute power and were surrounded by people who often told them only what they wanted to hear. In ancient Near Eastern courts, speaking truthfully to a ruler could be dangerous, but wise kings recognized the value of honest counsel. Solomon, traditionally credited as the primary author of Proverbs, would have understood both sides of this dynamic as a king himself.
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