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Proverbs 22:11

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Proverbs 22:11 · King James Version

In other versions

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

    ASV

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

    BBE

  • He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.

    DBY

  • He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully Is the king's friend.

    WEB

  • Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace `are' his lips, a king `is' his friend.

    YLT

  • He that loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

    ENG

  • He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

    WBT

  • He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.

    BSB

In context

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.

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