That you may [a]preserve discretion,
And your lips (A)may keep knowledge.

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  1. Proverbs 5:2 appreciate good judgment

(A)The[a] law of truth was in his mouth,
And [b]injustice was not found on his lips.
He walked with Me in peace and equity,
And (B)turned many away from iniquity.

“For(C) the lips of a priest should keep knowledge,
And people should seek the law from his mouth;
(D)For he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.

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  1. Malachi 2:6 Or True instruction
  2. Malachi 2:6 Or unrighteousness

23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

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The lips of the wise [a]disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

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  1. Proverbs 15:7 spread

The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(A)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of [a]wisdom.

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  1. Proverbs 10:21 Lit. heart

13 With my lips I have (A)declared
All the judgments of Your mouth.

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15 My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness
And Your salvation all the day,
For I do not know their limits.

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You are fairer than the sons of men;
(A)Grace is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.

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15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But (A)the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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