Proverbs 5:2

New American Bible - revised edition

That you may act discreetly, and your lips guard what you know.

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With my lips I recite all the judgments you have spoken.

My heart is stirred by a noble theme, as I sing my ode to the king. My tongue is the pen of a nimble scribe.

My mouth shall proclaim your just deeds, day after day your acts of deliverance, though I cannot number them all.

The lips of the just nourish many, but fools die for want of sense.

The tongue of the wise pours out knowledge, but the mouth of fools spews folly.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of fools is not steadfast.

The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech, and increases the learning on their lips.

One can put on gold and abundant jewels, but wise lips are the most precious ornament.

My son, do not let these slip from your sight: hold to deliberation and planning;

Your lips drip honey, my bride, honey and milk are under your tongue; And the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.