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Proverbs 5:2

Bible in Basic English 1965

So that you may be ruled by a wise purpose, and your lips may keep knowledge.

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With my lips have I made clear all the decisions of your mouth.

You are fairer than the children of men; grace is flowing through your lips; for this cause the blessing of God is with you for ever.

My mouth will make clear your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for they are more than may be measured.

The lips of the upright man give food to men, but the foolish come to death for need of sense.

Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.

The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.

The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.

Your lips are dropping honey; honey and milk are under your tongue; and the smell of your clothing is like the smell of Lebanon.