He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend—an affirmation that purity of heart and gracious speech produce favorable relations with the powerful, establishing that moral character opens doors. The phrase 'pure heart' (yafeh lev) describes a clean conscience and right orientation. The phrase 'gracious speech' (chein saphaw) describes kind and winsome words. The theological significance involves the principle that character attracts those of similar character.

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