Proverbs 5:2

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

so that you may hold on to prudence, and your lips may guard knowledge.

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The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to their lips.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the minds of fools.

Your lips distill nectar, my bride; honey and milk are under your tongue; the scent of your garments is like the scent of Lebanon.

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.

The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.

With my lips I declare all the ordinances of your mouth.

My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all day long, though their number is past my knowledge.

You are the most handsome of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

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,