Holy Scripture
Proverbs 16:13
A church father on this verse
“The will of kings is just lips. He speaks of holy kings who primarily command over vices and are accustomed to be surrounded by the ranks of virtues of the soul as of obedient companions. Of whom the Lord says, Many prophets and kings have desired to see what you see and have not seen it (Matthew XIII). Otherwise, ear…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
13Righteous lips are acceptable to a king; And he loves right words.
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In context
11The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; And his works are righteous measures.
12An evildoer is an abomination to a king; For the throne of rule is established by righteousness.
— Proverbs 16:13 —
14The anger of a king is a messenger of death; But a wise man will pacify him.
15The son of a king is in the light of life; And they that are in favor with him are as a cloud of latter rain.