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 kings. They love the man who speaks what is right.
Psalm 101:6
My eyes will be watching the faithful people in the land so that they may live with me. The person who lives with integrity will serve 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 men. You are an eloquent speaker. God has blessed you forever.
Luke 4:22
All witnessed this and wondered at the kind words that he spoke. They said: Is this not Joseph's son?
The king
Genesis 41:39
The king said to Joseph: God has shown you all this. Therefore it is obvious that you have greater wisdom and insight than anyone else.
Ezra 7:6
Ezra came from Babylon. He was a scribe (copyist) and an expert in the Law of Moses which Jehovah, the God of Israel, had given. The king was moved by Jehovah his God to give him whatever he requested.
Nehemiah 2:4
The king asked: What is your desire? So I made prayer to the God of heaven.
Esther 10:3
For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was great among the Jews and respected by the body of his countrymen. He worked for the good of his people. He said words of peace to all his descendents.
Daniel 2:46
King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face and worshipped Daniel. He commanded that they present an offering and burn incense to him.
Daniel 3:30
The king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
Daniel 6:20
He came near to the den and cried with a lamentable voice to Daniel: O Daniel, servant of the living God, did the God you serve deliver you from the lion?
General references
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They love the man who speaks what is right.