💡WEB · Proverbs 22:11
What does Proverbs 22:11 mean?
"He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend."
— Proverbs 22:11 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
He who sows wickedness reaps trouble, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.
He who has a generous eye will be blessed; for he shares his food with the poor.
Drive out the mocker, and strife will go out; yes, quarrels and insults will stop.
He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king’s friend.
Yahweh’s eyes watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”
The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under Yahweh’s wrath will fall into it.
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