Proverbs 5:2
What does Proverbs 5:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 5:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.
KJV
King James Version · 1611That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So that you may be ruled by a wise purpose, and your lips may keep knowledge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To observe thoughtfulness, And knowledge do thy lips keep.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890that thou mayest keep reflection, and that thy lips may preserve knowledge.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Malachi 2:6
The law of truth was in his mouth, and unrighteousness was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many away from iniquity.
- Proverbs 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
- Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
- Proverbs 15:2
The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
- Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Psalms 71:15
My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, Andof thy salvation all the day; For I know not the numbers thereof.
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