Proverbs 22:11

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:11

BSB
He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
AKJV
He that loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
CPDV
Whoever loves cleanness of heart, because of the grace of his lips, will have the king as his friend.
ERV
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
NHEB
He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.
SMT
He loving pureness of heart the grace of his lips, the king is his friend.

Commentary for Proverbs 22:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:11
Summary
Pure-hearted person gains favor through gracious speech
Event
Describing path to royal favor
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom