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Proverbs 22:11

World English Bible

He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully
is the king’s friend.

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Proverbs 22:11 in other translations

He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

Proverbs 22:11 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 22:11 in context

  1. 9He who has a generous eye will be blessed;
    for he shares his food with the poor.
  2. 10Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out;
    yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
  3. 11He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully
    is the king’s friend.
  4. 12Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge;
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
  5. 13The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside!
    I will be killed in the streets!”