Proverbs 5:2 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 so that you may hold on to prudence, and your lips may guard knowledge. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 That thou mayest regard discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition That you may exercise proper discrimination and discretion and your lips may guard and keep knowledge and the wise answer [to temptation]. American Standard Version (1901) That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge. Common English Bible so you might remain discreet, and your lips might guard knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version so that you may guard your thinking, and so that your lips may preserve discipline. Do not pay attention to the deceit of a woman. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman. |
You are the most handsome of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all day long, though their number is past my knowledge.
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to their lips.
There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence,
Your lips distill nectar, my bride; honey and milk are under your tongue; the scent of your garments is like the scent of Lebanon.