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Proverbs 22:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Proverbs 22:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 22:11

Theological / Devotional

The king. In contrast with the scorner in the previous verse, the pure in heart speaks gently and creates peace wherever he goes. Such one is welcome even in royal courts, for his praise is so obviously sincere (see ch. 16:13).

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