Proverbs 16:23

English Standard Version 2016

The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Psalm 45:1

My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

Job 8:10

Will they not teach you and tell you and utter words out of their understanding?

Job 15:2

“Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

Proverbs 5:2

that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.