Proverbs 5:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 45:2 : 2 Thou art fairer{H8795)} than the children of men: grace is poured{H8717)} into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed{H8765)} thee for ever.
Ps 71:15 : 15 My mouth shall shew forth{H8762)} thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know{H8804)} not the numbers thereof.
Ps 119:13 : 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
Prov 10:21 : 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Prov 15:2 : 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Prov 16:23 : 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Song 4:11 : 11 Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments is like the smell of Lebanon.
Mal 2:6-7 : 6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity. 7 For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Prov 20:15 : 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Prov 2:10-11
2 verses
82%
10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Prov 5:3
81%
3For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:
Prov 22:17-18
2 verses
79%
17Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
Prov 5:1
79%
1My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
Prov 7:5
78%
5That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
Prov 3:21
78%
21My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
Prov 6:24-25
2 verses
77%
24To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman.
25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.
Prov 16:23
77%
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Prov 4:5-6
2 verses
76%
5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
Prov 15:7
76%
7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Prov 16:21
76%
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Prov 2:1-2
2 verses
76%
1My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
Prov 15:2
76%
2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Prov 4:24
76%
24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
Prov 20:15
76%
15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Prov 10:14
75%
14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Prov 5:7
74%
7Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Prov 14:3
74%
3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Prov 12:23
74%
23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Prov 5:20
74%
20And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger?
Ps 34:13
74%
13Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
Ps 141:3
74%
3Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Prov 2:5-6
2 verses
74%
5Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Prov 13:3
73%
3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Prov 1:4-5
2 verses
73%
4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.
5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Prov 10:19
73%
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Prov 23:12
73%
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Prov 2:16
73%
16To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;
Prov 14:7
73%
7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Prov 7:1
73%
1My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
Prov 19:27
73%
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Prov 10:32
73%
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Prov 21:23
72%
23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Eccl 10:12
72%
12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Prov 24:14
72%
14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Prov 23:19
72%
19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
Prov 18:15
72%
15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.
Prov 4:10
72%
10Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
Prov 2:20
72%
20That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.
Prov 4:20-21
2 verses
72%
20My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
21Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
Job 15:5
71%
5For thy mouth uttereth thine iniquity, and thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.
Prov 17:27
71%
27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.