Devine Scripture

Proverbs 5:2

Proverbs chapter 5 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Context

v.1My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:

v.2This passage

v.3For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil:

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.