Verse Comparison: Proverbs 22:11
American Standard Version
He that loveth pureness of heart, `For' the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.
Amplified® Bible
He who loves purity {and} the pure in heart {and} who is gracious in speech--because of the grace of his lips will he have the king for his friend.
Contemporary English Version
The king is the friend of all who are sincere and speak with kindness.
Darby English Version
He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend.
Good News Bible
If you love purity of heart and graciousness of speech, the king will be your friend.
King James Version
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
New American Standard Bible
He who loves purity of heart {And} whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.
New International Version
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious
will have the king for his friend.
New King James Version
He who loves purity of heart
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who loves purity of heart And whose speech has graciousness, the king will seek him out as his friend.
Revised Standard Version
He who loves purity of heart, and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace `are' his lips, a king `is' his friend.
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