Proverbs 16:21 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. More versionsAmplified Bible - Classic Edition The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener]. American Standard Version (1901) The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Common English Bible The skilled mind is called discerning, and pleasant speech enhances teaching. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever is wise in heart shall be called prudent. And whoever is sweet in eloquence shall attain to what is greater. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things. English Standard Version 2016 The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. |