Proverbs 22:11

New International Reader's Version

A person who has a pure and loving heart and speaks kindly will be a friend of the king.

Cross References

1 Kings 4:5

Azariah was in charge of the local governors. He was the son of Nathan. Zabud was a priest. He was also the king’s adviser. He was the son of Nathan.

Esther 10:3

The position of Mordecai the Jew was second only to the position of King Xerxes. Mordecai was the most important Jew. All the other Jews had the highest respect for him. That’s because he worked for the good of his people. And he spoke up for the benefit of all the Jews.

Psalm 101:6

I will look with favor on the faithful people in the land. They will live with me. Those whose lives are without blame will serve me.

Psalm 24:4

Anyone who has clean hands and a pure heart. Anyone who does not trust in the statue of a god. Anyone who doesn’t use the name of that god when he makes a promise.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most excellent of men. Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words. God has blessed you forever.

Proverbs 14:35

A king is pleased with a wise servant. But a servant who is full of shame stirs up the king’s anger.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings are pleased when what you say is honest. They value people who speak what is right.

Proverbs 22:12

The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge. But he does away with the words of those who aren’t faithful.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

Wise people say gracious things. But foolish people are destroyed by what their own lips speak.

Daniel 3:30

Then the king honored Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. He gave them higher positions in the city of Babylon and the towns around it.

Matthew 5:8

Blessed are those whose hearts are pure. They will see God.

Luke 4:22

Everyone said good things about him. They were amazed at the gracious words they heard from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.