Proverbs 16:23

God's Word

A wise person’s heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn.

Cross References

Job 15:2

“Should a wise person answer with endless details and fill his stomach with the east wind?

Job 8:10

Won’t their words teach you? Won’t they share their thoughts with you?

Psalm 45:1

My heart is overflowing with good news. I will direct my song to the king. My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer, but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not.

Proverbs 16:21

The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity.

Proverbs 5:2

so that you may act with foresight and speak with insight.

Colossians 3:16

Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you. Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about ⌞God’s⌟ kindness. Sing to God in your hearts.