2That thou mayest preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.


In Context

1 My son, attend unto my wisdom; incline thine ear to my understanding:

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

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

4 But her latter end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.

Proverbs 5:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:2That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:2that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:2That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2that thou mayest keep reflection, and that thy lips may preserve knowledge.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:2To observe thoughtfulness, And knowledge do thy lips keep.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:2That you may regard discretion, and that your lips may keep knowledge.