Proverbs 22:11

New Century Version

Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words will have even the king as a friend.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:5

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

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second in importance to King Xerxes, and he was the most important man among the Jewish people. His fellow Jews respected him very much, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the safety of all the Jewish people.

Psalm 101:6

I will look for trustworthy people so I can live with them in the land. Only those who live innocent lives will be my servants.

Psalm 24:4

Only those with clean hands and pure hearts, who have not worshiped idols, who have not made promises in the name of a false god.

Psalm 45:2

You are more handsome than anyone, and you are an excellent speaker, so God has blessed you forever.

Proverbs 14:35

A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings like honest people; they value someone who speaks the truth.

Proverbs 22:12

The Lord guards knowledge, but he destroys false words.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of the wise bring them praise, but the words of a fool will destroy them.

Daniel 3:30

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

Matthew 5:8

They are blessed whose thoughts are pure, for they will see God.

Luke 4:22

All the people spoke well of Jesus and were amazed at the words of grace he spoke. They asked, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”