Proverbs 22:11

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.

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Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.

Just lips are the delight of kings: he that speaketh right things shall be loved.

A wise servant is acceptable to the king: he that is good for nothing shall feel his anger.

Through the voice of my groaning, my bone hath cleaved to my flesh.

Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.

And all gave testimony to him: and they wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from his mouth, and they said: Is not this the son of Joseph?

Let all them be confounded that act unjust things without cause. Shew, O Lord, thy ways to me, and teach me thy paths.

The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.

The words of the mouth of a wise man are grace: but the lips of a fool shall throw him down headlong.

Azarias the son of Nathan, over them that were about the king: Zabud, the son of Nathan the priest, the king's friend: