Proverbs 22:11

New English Translation

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah son of Nathan was supervisor of the district governors. Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king.

Esther 10:3

Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.

Psalm 101:6

I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

Psalm 24:4

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

Proverbs 14:35

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 16:13

The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the Lord guard knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the faithless person.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

Daniel 3:30

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

Matthew 5:8

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

Luke 4:22

All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”