Proverbs 16:23

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

The heart of the wise shall attend to his mouth, and he shall add knowledge to his lips.

Cross References

Job 15:2

Shall a wise one answer knowledge of wind, and fill his belly with the east wind?

Job 8:10

Shall they not teach thee, and say to thee, and bring forth words from their heart?

Psalm 45:1

To the overseer over the lilies, for the sons of Korah, instruction: a song of the beloved. My heart boiled over a good word: I say my works to the king: my tongue the pen of one writing promptly.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the just one shall meditate to answer: and the mouth of the unjust shall gush out evil.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise will disperse knowledge: and the heart of the foolish not so.

Proverbs 16:21

He understanding shall call to the wise of heart: and sweetness of lips shall add knowledge

Proverbs 16:22

The understanding of him possessing it is a fountain of life: and the instruction of the foolish is folly.

Proverbs 5:2

To watch meditation, and thy lips shall guard knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in, you richly; teaching and reminding one another in all wisdom, playing with harps, and songs, and spiritual odes, with grace singing in your hearts to the Lord.