Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
For the grace of his lips
General references
Bible References
That
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Psalm 101:6
I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me.
Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
For the grace of his lips
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
Luke 4:22
And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, "Is not this Joseph's son?"
The king
Genesis 41:39
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are.
Ezra 7:6
this Ezra went up from Babylonia. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses that the LORD, the God of Israel, had given, and the king granted him all that he asked, for the hand of the LORD his God was on him.
Nehemiah 2:4
Then the king said to me, "What are you requesting?" So I prayed to the God of heaven.
Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Ahasuerus, and he was great among the Jews and popular with the multitude of his brothers, for he sought the welfare of his people and spoke peace to all his people.
Daniel 2:46
Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face and paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be offered up to him.
Daniel 3:30
Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
Daniel 6:20
As he came near to the den where Daniel was, he cried out in a tone of anguish. The king declared to Daniel, "O Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to deliver you from the lions?"
General references
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.