Proverbs 5:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

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

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

Your lips distil 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 dispenses 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 thy mouth.

My mouth will tell of thy righteous acts, of thy deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.

You are the fairest of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you for ever.

There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

My son, keep sound wisdom and discretion; let them not escape from your sight,