⇧

Proverbs 16:13
Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

--------------------

Proverbs 16:12
Evil-doing is disgusting to kings: for the seat of the ruler is based on righteousness.

2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel said, the word of the Rock of Israel came to me: When an upright king is ruling over men, when he is ruling in the fear of God,

Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler gives attention to false words, all his servants are evil-doers.

-----

Proverbs 22:11
He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

Psalms 101:3
I will not put any evil thing before my eyes; I am against all turning to one side; I will not have it near me.

Psalms 101:4
The false heart I will send away from me: I will not have an evil-doer for a friend.

Psalms 101:5
I will put to death anyone who says evil of his neighbour secretly; the man with a high look and a heart of pride is disgusting to me.

Psalms 101:6
My eyes will be on those of good faith in the land, so that they may be living in my house; he who is walking in the right way will be my servant.

-----

Proverbs 20:2
The wrath of a king is like the loud cry of a lion: he who makes him angry does wrong against himself.

Proverbs 20:26
A wise king puts evil-doers to flight, and makes their evil-doing come back on them.

-----

Proverbs 25:11
A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.

-----

Proverbs 25:12
Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

Public Domain