Proverbs 22:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 22:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 22:11 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. for...: or, and hath grace in ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 22:11 — KJV
“He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. for...: or, and hath grace in his lips”
— Proverbs 22:11 (KJV)
Proverbs 22:11 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 22:11
“But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:11: heart, king, hath
“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:11: grace, king, hath
“Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:11: heart, king, hath
“Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so? that...: Heb. whose heart hath filled him”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:11: heart, king, hath
“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 22:11: grace, lips, hath
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