Proverbs 5:2

New English Translation

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

Cross References

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I proclaim all the regulations you have revealed.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

Psalm 71:15

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

Proverbs 10:21

The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

Proverbs 15:7

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

Proverbs 16:23

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

Proverbs 3:21

My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

Song of Solomon 4:11

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