Proverbs 22:18
for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
In Context
17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
19So that your trust may be in the LORD, I instruct you today—yes, you.
Cross References
Psalms 19:10They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.
Psalms 119:103How sweet are Your words to my taste— sweeter than honey in my mouth!
Psalms 119:162I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil.
Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
Proverbs 4:20My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
Proverbs 8:6Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:18-22
Serious Attention Inculcated. 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, 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… Read the whole commentary →