Proverbs 16:21

Conservative English Version

Good judgment proves that you are wise, and if you speak kindly, you can teach others.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:12

So I'll make you wiser than anyone who has ever lived or ever will live.

Psalm 45:2

No one is as handsome as you! Your words are always kind. That is why God will always bless you.

Proverbs 10:13

If you have good sense, it will show when you speak. But if you are stupid, you will be beaten with a stick.

Proverbs 10:23

Fools enjoy doing wrong, but anyone with good sense enjoys acting wisely.

Proverbs 10:8

If you have good sense, you will listen and obey; if all you do is talk, you will destroy yourself.

Proverbs 15:7

Words of wisdom make good sense; the thoughts of a fool make no sense at all.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.

Proverbs 23:15

My children, if you show good sense, I will be happy,

Proverbs 27:9

The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good, but true friendship is better still.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

Then I tried to explain these things in the best and most accurate way.

Isaiah 50:4

The LORD God gives me the right words to encourage the weary. Each morning he awakens me eager to learn his teaching;

Hosea 14:9

If you are wise, you will know and understand what I mean. I am the LORD, and I lead you along the right path. If you obey me, we will walk together, but if you are wicked, you will stumble.

Matthew 11:25

At that moment Jesus said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people.

Luke 4:22

All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, "Isn't he Joseph's son?"

John 7:46

They answered, "No one has ever spoken like that man!"

Romans 16:19

I am glad that everyone knows how well you obey the Lord. But still, I want you to understand what is good and not have anything to do with evil.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.