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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

More literally, “He who loves purity of heart, his lips are gracious, the king is his friend.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the grace of his lips.—Rather, who has grace of lips; one who loves the truth and can speak it pleasantly.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He that loveth pureness of heart
Though man's heart is naturally impure, and all that is in it, the thoughts, affect…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God will be the Friend of a man in whose spirit there is no guile; all the saints have this honour.

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