Proverbs 16:23

Modern English Version

The heart of the wise guides his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

Cross References

Job 15:2

“Should a wise man reply with empty knowledge and fill his lungs with the east wind?

Job 8:10

Will they not teach you, and tell you, and bring forth words out of their heart?

Psalm 45:1

My heart is overflowing with a goodly theme; I recite my special song to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a skillful scribe.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the righteous reflects on how to reply, but the mouth of the wicked spews out evil.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart will be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Proverbs 5:2

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

Colossians 3:16

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