Proverbs 22:11
What does Proverbs 22:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 22:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He whose heart is clean is dear to the Lord; for the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace <FI>are<Fi> his lips, a king <FI>is<Fi> his friend.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 7:6
this Ezra went up from Babylon. And he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which Jehovah, the God of Israel, had given; and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of Jehovah his God upon him.
- Genesis 41:39
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:
- Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.
- Daniel 6:20
And when he came near unto the den to Daniel, he cried with a lamentable voice; the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?
- Psalms 101:6
Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: He that walketh in a perfect way, he shall minister unto me.
- Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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