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THE HOLY BIBLE KING JAMES VERSION — with Greek & Hebrew Lexicons and Commentary
Strong’s Hebrew

H4986 — metheq

The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.

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מֶתֶק

metheq — pronounced meh'-thek

from 4985; figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse):--sweetness. see H04985

2 occurrences in the KJV.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Proverbs 27:9

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

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