Proverbs 22:18

New International Reader's Version

It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.

Cross References

Psalm 119:103

Your words are very sweet to my taste! They are sweeter than honey to me.

Psalm 119:111

Your covenant laws are your gift to me forever. They fill my heart with joy.

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I talk about all the decisions you have made.

Psalm 119:162

I’m filled with joy because of your promise. It’s like finding a great fortune.

Psalm 119:171

May my lips pour out praise to you, because you teach me your orders.

Psalm 19:10

They are more priceless than gold. They have greater value than huge amounts of pure gold. They are sweeter than honey that is taken from the honeycomb.

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.

Proverbs 10:21

The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.

Proverbs 16:21

Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.

Proverbs 2:10

Your heart will become wise. Your mind will delight in knowledge.

Proverbs 22:19

You are the one I am teaching today. That’s because I want you to trust in the Lord.

Proverbs 25:11

The right ruling at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry.

Proverbs 3:17

Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths lead to peace.

Proverbs 4:20

My son, pay attention to what I say. Listen closely to my words.

Proverbs 4:21

Don’t let them out of your sight. Keep them in your heart.

Proverbs 8:6

Listen! I have things to say that you can depend on. I open my lips to speak what is right.

Jeremiah 15:16

When I received your words, I ate them. They filled me with joy. My heart took delight in them. Lord God who rules over all, I belong to you.

Malachi 2:7

“The lips of a priest should guard knowledge. After all, he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all. And people seek instruction from his mouth.

John 7:38

Does anyone believe in me? Then, just as Scripture says, rivers of living water will flow from inside them.”

Hebrews 13:15

So let us never stop offering to God our praise through Jesus. Let us talk openly about our faith in him. Then our words will be like an offering to God.