Proverbs 16:23

Easy To Read Version

A wise man always thinks before he speaks. And the words he says are good and worth hearing.

Cross References

Job 15:2

“Job, if you were really wise,\par you wouldn‘t answer with\par your worthless personal opinions!\par A wise man would not be so full\par of hot air.\par

Job 8:10

Maybe the old people can teach you.\par Maybe they can teach you\par what they have learned.”\par

Psalm 45:1

Beautiful words fill my mind\par as I write these things for the king.\par Words come from my tongue like\par words coming from a skilled writer’s pen.\par

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer. But evil people speak before they think, and that causes them trouble.

Proverbs 15:7

Wise people say things that give you new information. But foolish people say nothing worth hearing.

Proverbs 16:21

People will know if a person is wise. And a person that carefully chooses his words can be very persuasive.

Proverbs 16:22

Wisdom brings true life to people who have it. But fools only learn to be more foolish.

Proverbs 5:2

Then you will remember to live wisely and watch what you say.

Colossians 3:16

Let the teaching of Christ live inside you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.