Proverbs 22:11
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.”Proverbs 22:11
What Does Proverbs 22:11 Mean?
Proverbs 22:11 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 22:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”Proverbs 16:13“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”Psalms 45:2“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”Ecclesiastes 10:12“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”Psalms 101:6“Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.”Proverbs 14:35“The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.”1 Kings 4:5“And Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers: and Zabud the son of Nathan was principal officer, and the king’s friend:”Ezra 7:6“This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him.”Daniel 6:20“And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?”Genesis 41:39“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:”Nehemiah 2:4“Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.”Esther 10:3“For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealth of his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.”Daniel 2:46“Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.”Daniel 3:30“Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon.”Luke 4:22“And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?”
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