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Proverbs 22:18

For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keepest them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

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Proverbs 22:18 in other translations

KJV King James Version

For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.

WEB World English Bible

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 in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches], [and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want.

17 Bow down thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart to my knowledge.

18 For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keepest them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge,

21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send to thee?

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