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Proverbs 22:18
For sweet shall they be, when thou shalt keep them in thine inmost mind, they shall fit well together, upon thy lips.
Proverbs 22:18 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 22:18 in other translations
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
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In context
15 Foolishness, is bound up in the heart of a youth, the rod of correction, shall drive it far from him.
16 He that oppresseth the poor, to make increase for himself, giving to the rich, shall surely come to want.
17 Incline thine ear and hear the words of wise men, then, thy heart, wilt thou apply to my teaching;
18 For sweet shall they be, when thou shalt keep them in thine inmost mind, they shall fit well together, upon thy lips.
19 That in Yahweh may be thy trust, I have made them known to thee to-day, even to thee.
20 Have I not written for thee noble things, with counsels and knowledge:
21 To cause thee to know the meaning of faithful sayings, that thou mayest give back faithful sayings to them who ask thee.
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