The King is my Friend

These 37 verses are, as a path through scripture, they are all from proverbs. No one is to add to or take away from the word so the ( ... ) is to let you know there is more, yet also to allow a canter to the reading .

18:4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

16:23 A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

20:15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

10:19 . . . he who holds his tongue is wise.

10:31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, . . .

21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.

19:11 A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.

13:2 From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, . .

12:14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.

10:21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, . . .

10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, . . .

18:20 From the fruit of his mouth a man's stomach is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.

12:18 . . . the tongue of the wise brings healing.

10:20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, . . .

15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.

16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, . . .

16:23 A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.

12:18 . . . the tongue of the wise brings healing.

12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, . . .

20:5 The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.

10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, . . .

11:19 The truly righteous man attains life, . . .

13:12 . . . a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

16:22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, . . ..

16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.

15:14 The discerning heart seeks knowledge, . . .

21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

20:27 The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man ; it searches out his inmost being.

16:13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth.

16:15 When a king's face brightens, it means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

22:11 He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.

18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.