Proverbs 22:18

For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:18

BSB

for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

AKJV

For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall with be fitted in your lips.

CPDV

It shall be beautiful to you, if you preserve it in your inner self, and it shall overflow from your lips,

ERV

For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, if they be established together upon thy lips.

NHEB

For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

SMT

For pleasant things if thou shalt watch them in thy belly; they shall be prepared together for thy lips.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:18

ForitisapleasantthingH5273AdjectiveifthoukeepH8104VerbthemwithinH990Noun FemininetheetheyshallwithalH3162befittedH3559VerbinthylipsH8193Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 22:18

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 22:18

Summary

Keeping wisdom internalized makes it available for speaking

Event

Describing benefit of remembering teachings

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC