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Proverbs 5:2

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

Proverbs 5:2 - Amplified Bible

That you may exercise proper discrimination {and} discretion and your lips may guard {and} keep knowledge {and} the wise answer [to temptation].

Proverbs 5:2 - American Standard Version

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

Proverbs 5:2 - Bible in Basic English

So that you may be ruled by a wise purpose, and your lips may keep knowledge.

Proverbs 5:2 - Darby Bible

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

Proverbs 5:2 - English Standard Version

that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

Proverbs 5:2 - King James Version

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

Proverbs 5:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

para que guardes la discreciòn,
y tus labios conserven el conocimiento.

Proverbs 5:2 - The Message

Proverbs 5:2 - New American Standard Bible

That you may observe discretion And your lips may reserve knowledge.

Proverbs 5:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Para que guardes la discreciòn
Y tus labios conserven el conocimiento.

Proverbs 5:2 - World English Bible

That you may maintain discretion, That your lips may preserve knowledge.

Proverbs 5:2 - Young's Living Translation

To observe thoughtfulness, And knowledge do thy lips keep.

Proverbs 5:2 - Additional Comments

"Discretion" - the ability to make wise decisions. Solomon says listen to my wisdom, so you can do wise things, and say wise things.

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