Proverbs 16:23

New English Translation

A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

Cross References

Job 15:2

“Does a wise man answer with blustery knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?

Job 8:10

Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?

Psalm 45:1

My heart is stirred by a beautiful song. I say, “I have composed this special song for the king; my tongue is as skilled as the stylus of an experienced scribe.”

Proverbs 15:28

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

Proverbs 15:7

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

Proverbs 16:21

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:22

Insight is like a life-giving fountain to the one who possesses it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

Proverbs 5:2

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

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