Pro 22:18 | NET2full | STEP | For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you , and they are ready on your lips .

‏ Proverbs 22:18

18 For it is pleasing if ^{▼▼tn Or “when” (so NIV).} you keep these sayings ^{▼▼tn Heb “keep them,” referring to the words of the wise expressed in these sayings. The referent has been specified in the translation for clarity.} within you,
and ^{▼▼tn The term “and” does not appear in the Hebrew but is supplied in the translation.} they are ready on your lips. ^{▼▼sn If the teachings are preserved in the heart/mind of the disciple, then that individual will always be ready to speak what was retained.}