Proverbs 22:11 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 22:11 MSG (The Message)
GOD loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken; good leaders also delight in their friendship.
Proverbs 22:11 KJV (King James Version)
He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Proverbs 22:11 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.
Proverbs 22:11 NCV (New Century Version)
Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words will have even the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22:11 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
Proverbs 22:11 NIV (New International Version)
One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.
Proverbs 22:11 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend.
Proverbs 22:11 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who loves purity of heart And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
Proverbs 22:11 NLT (New Living Translation)
Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22:11 TPT (The Passion Translation)
The Lord loves those whose hearts are holy, and he is the friend of those whose ways are pure.
Proverbs 22:11 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.