Proverbs 22:11 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁹He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

¹⁰Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

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

¹²The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

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

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Reflection Questions

How do you cultivate purity of heart in your life?

What does it mean for you to have grace in your words?

When have you experienced the benefits of being honest and kind?

Life Application

communication

Practice speaking with kindness and integrity in your daily conversations.

relationships

Seek to build relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

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