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Proverbs 5:2

Proverbs 5:2
That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

That thou mayest regard discretion,.... Observe it; retain it in thine heart, as Aben Ezra adds, and use it; think,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And that thy lips may keep - literally, “and thy lips shall keep.”

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Proverbs 5:1-14

Here we have,

I. A solemn preface, to introduce the caution which follows, Pro 5:1, Pro 5:2. Solomon here addresses…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

regard Rather, preserve, R.V. Comp. keepin the parallel clause of the verse.