Proverbs 22:11
He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
In context
8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: And the rod of his anger shall fail.
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. 14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: He that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:11 in the NIV
One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 22:11 in the ESV
He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.