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Proverbs 22:11–12

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He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
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From verse 11

  1. Matthew 5:8Rank 1 from verse 11
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    8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

  2. Proverbs 16:13Rank 2 from verse 11
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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

  3. Proverbs 14:35Rank 3 from verse 11
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    35The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

  4. Psalms 101:6Rank 4 from verse 11
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    6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

  5. Psalms 45:2Rank 5 from verse 11
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    2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

From verse 12

  1. 2 Timothy 3:8–9Rank 1 from verse 12
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    8Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

    9But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

  2. 2 Chronicles 16:9Rank 2 from verse 12
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    9For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

  3. Acts 13:8–12Rank 3 from verse 12
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    8But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

    9Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

    10And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

    11And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

    12Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

  4. 2 Thessalonians 2:8Rank 4 from verse 12
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    8And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

  5. Acts 12:23–24Rank 5 from verse 12
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    23And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

    24¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied.

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Proverbs 22:11

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

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COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

grace

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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

friend

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One joined to another by affection, goodwill, or alliance; to support or befriend.

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Proverbs 22:12

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eyes

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The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.

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preserve

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To keep safe from harm, loss, decay, or destruction; to protect, maintain, or save.

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words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

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22:10Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

22:11He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

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22:12The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

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22:13The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

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