Proverbs 16:23

Bible in Basic English 1965

The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

Cross References

Job 15:2

Will a wise man make answer with knowledge of no value, or will he give birth to the east wind?

Job 8:10

Will they not give you teaching, and say words of wisdom to you?

Psalm 45:1

To the chief music-maker; put to Shoshannim. Of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves. My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for a king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the upright gives thought to his answer; but from the mouth of the evil-doer comes a stream of evil things.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

Proverbs 16:22

Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

Proverbs 5:2

So that you may be ruled by a wise purpose, and your lips may keep knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ be in you in all wealth of wisdom; teaching and helping one another with songs of praise and holy words, making melody to God with grace in your hearts.