Proverbs 16:23

New American Bible - revised edition

The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech, and increases the learning on their lips.

Cross References

Job 15:2

Does a wise man answer with windy opinions, or puff himself up with the east wind?

Job 8:10

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

Psalm 45:1

For the leader; according to “Lilies.” A maskil of the Korahites. A love song.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart of the just ponders a response, but the mouth of the wicked spews evil.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of fools is not steadfast.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment, and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly is the training of fools.

Proverbs 5:2

That you may act discreetly, and your lips guard what you know.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.