Proverbs 5:2
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 5
“That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.”Proverbs 5:2
What Does Proverbs 5:2 Mean?
Proverbs 5:2 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 5, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control, and Integrity.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 5:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 15:7“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”Proverbs 16:23“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”Malachi 2:6“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.”Song of Solomon 4:11“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.”Psalms 45:2“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”Psalms 71:15“My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.”Psalms 119:13“With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.”Proverbs 10:21“The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.”Proverbs 15:2“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”Proverbs 20:15“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”
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