Proverbs 16:23

Modern King James Version

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

Cross References

Job 15:2

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

Job 8:10

Shall they not teach you, and tell you, and speak words out of their heart?

Psalm 45:1

To the Chief Musician. Concerning the Lilies, for the sons of Korah, a contemplation; A Song of Loves. My heart is overflowing with a good matter; I speak of my works to the King; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Proverbs 15:28

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

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the righteous send forth knowledge, but the heart of the foolish is not so.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall 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 instruction of fools is folly.

Proverbs 5:2

in order to keep discretion, 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.