Proverbs 22:18
for it's good to keep them in mind so you can be ready to share them.
Free Bible Version
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
17Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and think carefully about my teachings—
19I'm explaining this to you today so you can trust in the Lord—yes, you!
Cross References
Psalms 19:10They are more to be valued than gold, even the finest gold; they are sweeter than honey, even the purest honey coming straight from the honeycomb.
Psalms 119:103Your words taste so sweet to me! They are sweeter than honey to my mouth.
Psalms 119:162Your word makes me so happy—I'm like someone who discovers immense treasure.
Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will fill your mind, and knowledge will make you happy.
Proverbs 4:20My son, pay attention to what I tell you; listen to the words I'm saying.
Proverbs 8:6Listen to me because I have valuable things to explain to you.
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 →