Proverbs 22:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The king is the friend of all who are sincere and speak with kindness.

Cross References

Matthew 5:8

God blesses those people whose hearts are pure. They will see him!

Proverbs 16:13

and like honesty and truth.

Proverbs 14:35

Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.

Psalm 101:6

I will find trustworthy people to serve as my advisers, and only an honest person will serve as an official.

Psalm 45:2

No one is as handsome as you! Your words are always kind. That is why God will always bless you.

Luke 4:22

All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, “Isn't he Joseph's son?”

Daniel 3:30

After this happened, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to even higher positions in Babylon Province.

Esther 10:3

Next to the king himself, Mordecai was the highest official in the kingdom. He was a popular leader of the Jews, because he helped them in many ways and would even speak to the king for them.

Psalm 24:4

Only those who do right for the right reasons, and don't worship idols or tell lies under oath.

Proverbs 22:12

The LORD watches over everyone who shows good sense, but he frustrates the plans of deceitful liars.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

If you talk sensibly, you will have friends; if you talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.