Proverbes 16:13

13 Les rois doivent prendre plaisir aux paroles justes, et aimer celui qui parle avec droiture.

Proverbes 16:13 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings
Such that speak truth and righteousness, and advise to the administration of justice and judgment, and to do that which is most for their own true honour and the people's good, are, or ought to be, highly valued and esteemed by kings: but the contrary is too often the case; kings hearken to those that speak lies, that flatter them, and gratify their pride, ambition, and love of power, to the hurt of their subjects; and they love him that speaketh right:
agreeably to right reason; which makes for the honour of kings, and the good of those over whom they rule. Christ loves and delights in those that deliver out his doctrines in the taught words of the Holy Ghost, without any mixture or corruption; that explain, inculcate, and enforce his laws and commands; and faithfully declare the whole counsel of God, both with respect to faith and practice; all which is for his glory, as King of saints, and to the profit and advantage of those who submit to the sceptre of his kingdom.

Proverbes 16:13 In-Context

11 La balance et le poids juste viennent de l'Éternel, et tous les poids du sachet sont son œuvre.
12 Les rois doivent avoir horreur de faire le mal, car c'est la justice qui affermit le trône.
13 Les rois doivent prendre plaisir aux paroles justes, et aimer celui qui parle avec droiture.
14 La fureur du roi est un messager de mort; mais l'homme sage l'apaise.
15 Le visage serein du roi donne la vie; et sa faveur est comme la nuée qui porte la pluie de l'arrière-saison.
The Ostervald translation is in the public domain.