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Proverbs 22:11-13
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 22:11-13
1599 Geneva Bible
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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- Proverbs 22:11 He showeth that princes should use their familiarity, whose conscience is good, and their talk wise and godly.
- Proverbs 22:12 Favor them that love knowledge.
- Proverbs 22:13 He derideth them that invent vain excuses, because they would not do their duty.
Proverbs 22:11-13
New International Version
Proverbs 22:11-13
New International Version
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside!(B)
I’ll be killed in the public square!”
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