11He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.


In Context

8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap evils, and with the rod of his anger he shall be consumed.

9 He that is inclined to mercy shall be blessed: for of his bread he hath given to the poor. He that maketh presents shall purchase victory and honour: but he carrieth away the souls of the receivers.

10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention shall go out with him, and quarrels and reproaches shall cease.

11 He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend.

12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.

13 The slothful man saith: There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the midst of the streets.

Proverbs 22:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, [for] the grace of his lips the king [shall be] his friend.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

22:11He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

22:11He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

22:11Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace are his lips, a king is his friend.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

22:11He that loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.