Proverbs 22:11
King James Version (KJV)
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
In context
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.
Proverbs 22:11 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace [are] his lips, a king [is] his friend.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.