Proverbs 5:2

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 5:2

BSB
that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
AKJV
That you may regard discretion, and that your lips may keep knowledge.
CPDV
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.
ERV
That thou mayest preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
NHEB
that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.
SMT
To watch meditation, and thy lips shall guard knowledge.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 5:2

ThatthoumayestregardH8104VerbdiscretionH4209Noun FeminineandthatthylipsH8193Noun FemininemaykeepH5341VerbknowledgeH1847Noun

Commentary for Proverbs 5:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 5:2
Summary
Develop judgment and preserve knowledge through speech
Event
Benefits of attentiveness described
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching