Proverbs 22:11

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who loves a pure heart and gracious lips #– #the king is his friend.

Cross References

Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.

Proverbs 14:35

A king favours a prudent servant, but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.

Luke 4:22

They were all speaking well of him  and were amazed by the gracious words that came from his mouth; yet they said, ‘Isn’t this Joseph’s son? ’

Daniel 3:30

Then the king rewarded Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus.  He was famous among the Jews and highly esteemed by many of his relatives.  He continued to pursue prosperity for his people and to speak for the well-being of all his descendants.

Proverbs 22:12

The Lord’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the treacherous.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan, in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan, a priest and adviser to the king;