Proverbs 22:11
He who 'ahav ·affectionately loves· purity of heart and speaks chen ·gracefully· 2 is the king’s friend. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
In Context
10Divorce the mocker, and strife will go out; 2 yes, quarrels and insults will stop. 1
12Adonai’s eyes watch over knowledge; 2 but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. 1
Cross References
Genesis 41:39Pharaoh said to Joseph [May he add], “Because God has shown you all of this, there is no one so discreet and wise as you.
Psalms 101:6My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, 2 that they may dwell with me. 1 He who walks in a perfect way, 2 he will serve me. 1
Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips are the delight of kings. 2 They 'ahav ·affectionately love· one who speaks the truth. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:11
10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. See here, 1. What the scorner does. It is implied that he sows discord and makes mischief wherever he comes. Much of the strife and contention which disturb the peace of all societies is owing to the evil interpreter (as some read it), that construes every thing into the worst, to those that despise and deride every one that comes in their way and take a pride in bantering and abusing all mankind. 2. What is to be done with… Read the whole commentary →