Proverbs 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 5:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 5:2 — KJV
“That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.”
— Proverbs 5:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 5:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 5:2
“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 5:2: mayest, may, keep
“In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 5:2: mayest, may, keep
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: prosper: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 5:2: mayest, may, keep
“Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 5:2: mayest, may, keep
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 5:2: mayest, may, knowledge
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