11 He that loveth pureness of heart for the grace of his lips, the [a]king shall be his friend.

12 The eyes of the Lord preserve [b]knowledge: but he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

13 The slothful man saith, [c]A lion is without, I shall be slain in the street.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:11 He showeth that princes should use their familiarity, whose conscience is good, and their talk wise and godly.
  2. Proverbs 22:12 Favor them that love knowledge.
  3. Proverbs 22:13 He derideth them that invent vain excuses, because they would not do their duty.

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