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
The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.
Psalm 101:6
I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.
Matthew 5:8
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
For the grace of his lips
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.
Luke 4:22
All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"
The king
Genesis 41:39
So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has enabled you to know all this, there is no one as wise and discerning as you are!
Ezra 7:6
This Ezra is the one who came up from Babylon. He was a scribe who was skilled in the law of Moses which the Lord God of Israel had given. The king supplied him with everything he requested, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him.
Nehemiah 2:4
The king responded, "What is it you are seeking?" Then I quickly prayed to the God of heaven
Esther 10:3
Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was the highest-ranking Jew, and he was admired by his numerous relatives. He worked enthusiastically for the good of his people and was an advocate for the welfare of all his descendants.
Daniel 2:46
Then King Nebuchadnezzar bowed down with his face to the ground and paid homage to Daniel. He gave orders to offer sacrifice and incense to him.
Daniel 3:30
Then Nebuchadnezzar promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
Daniel 6:20
As he approached the den, he called out to Daniel in a worried voice, "Daniel, servant of the living God, was your God whom you continually serve able to rescue you from the lions?"
General references
Proverbs 16:13
The delight of kings is righteous counsel, and they love the one who speaks uprightly.