Proverbs 22:11

Modern English Version

He who loves a pure heart and speaks gracefully, the king will be his friend.

Cross References

Matthew 5:8

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

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; they love him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 14:35

The favor of the king is toward a wise servant, but his wrath falls on him who brings shame.

Psalm 101:6

My eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in a blameless way, he shall serve me.

Psalm 45:2

You are fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

Luke 4:22

All bore witness to Him, and wondered at the gracious words which came from His mouth. Then they said, “Is this not Joseph’s son?”

Daniel 3:30

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

Esther 10:3

Indeed, Mordecai the Jew was second in power to King Ahasuerus. He was great among the Jews and popular with many of his countrymen, for he sought favor for his people, and spoke of peace and prosperity for all of his posterity.

Psalm 24:4

He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, nor sworn deceitfully.

Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and He overthrows the words of the unfaithful.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

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

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers, and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer and the king’s friend.