Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:11
“He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 22:11 Context
8He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. 9He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. 10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. 12The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. 13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
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Other Translations
He that loueth purenesse of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who loves purity of heart {And} whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that loveth pureness of heart, `For' the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
- Basic English Bible
He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.
- Darby Bible
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
- Webster's Bible
He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.
- World English Bible
Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace [are] his lips, a king [is] his friend.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that loveth pureness of heart, that hath grace in his lips, the king shall be his friend.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who loves purity of heart {And} whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that loveth pureness of heart, `For' the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
- Basic English Bible
He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.
- Darby Bible
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
- Webster's Bible
He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.
- World English Bible
Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace [are] his lips, a king [is] his friend.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that loveth pureness of heart, that hath grace in his lips, the king shall be his friend.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:11
22:9 He - Who looks upon the wants and miseries of others with compassion.
22:12 Preserve - God by the watchful eye of his providence maintains and defends. Knowledge - Men of knowledge, knowing and good men. The matters - All his hopes, enterprizes, and concerns.