Proverbs 16:21

New International Reader's Version

Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:12

I will give it to you. I will give you a wise and understanding heart. So here is what will be true of you. There has never been anyone like you. And there never will be.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most excellent of men. Your lips have been given the ability to speak gracious words. God has blessed you forever.

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.

Proverbs 10:23

A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.

Proverbs 10:8

A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of wise people spread knowledge. But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.

Proverbs 16:22

Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart is wise, my heart will be very glad.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and incense bring joy to your heart. And the sweetness of a friend comes from their honest advice.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

He did his best to find just the right words. And what he wrote was honest and true.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord and King has taught me what to say. He has taught me how to help those who are tired. He wakes me up every morning. He makes me want to listen like a good student.

Hosea 14:9

If someone is wise, they will realize that what I’ve said is true. If they have understanding, they will know what it means. The ways of the Lord are right. People who are right with God live the way he wants them to. But those who refuse to obey him trip and fall.

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father. You are Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from wise and educated people. But you have shown them to little children.

Luke 4:22

Everyone said good things about him. They were amazed at the gracious words they heard from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked.

John 7:46

“No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards replied.

Romans 16:19

Everyone has heard that you obey God. So you have filled me with joy. I want you to be wise about what is good. And I want you to have nothing to do with what is evil.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is pure. That’s the most important thing about it. And that’s not all. It also loves peace. It thinks about others. It obeys. It is full of mercy and good fruit. It is fair. It doesn’t pretend to be what it is not.