Proverbs 22:18
King James Version (KJV)
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
In context
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 thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.
18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep 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,
Proverbs 22:18 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For they are pleasant when thou dost keep them in thy heart, They are prepared together for thy lips.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee: they shall be together fitted on thy lips.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For it is a pleasant thing if thou keepest them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.