Proverbs 5:2 - English Standard Version 2016 that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 That thou mayest regard discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition That you may exercise proper discrimination and discretion and your lips may guard and keep knowledge and the wise answer [to temptation]. American Standard Version (1901) That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge. Common English Bible so you might remain discreet, and your lips might guard knowledge. Catholic Public Domain Version so that you may guard your thinking, and so that your lips may preserve discipline. Do not pay attention to the deceit of a woman. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman. |
You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge.
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Your lips drip nectar, my bride; honey and milk are under your tongue; the fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.