King James Bible
KJVHe that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 22:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that loveth pureness of heart, For the grace of his lips the king will be his friend. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that loveth cleanness of heart, for the grace of his lips shall have the king for his friend. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that loveth pureness of heart, upon whose lips is grace, the king is his friend. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is loving cleanness of heart, Grace are his lips, a king is his friend. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend. |