Proverbs 22:11

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

1 Kings 4:5

and `Azaryah the son of Natan was over the officers; and Zavud the son of Natan was chief minister, [and] the king's friend;

Esther 10:3

For Mordekhai the Jew was next to King Achashverosh, and great among the Jews, and accepted by the multitude of his brothers, seeking the good of his people, and speaking shalom to all his descendants.

Psalm 101:6

My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he will serve me.

Psalm 24:4

He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the LORD watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

Daniel 3:30

Then the king promoted Shadrakh, Meshakh, and `Aved-Nego in the province of Bavel.

Matthew 5:8

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

Luke 4:22

All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, *Isn't this Yosef's son?*