Proverbs 16:23

New International Reader's Version

The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.

Cross References

Job 15:2

“Job, would a wise person answer with a lot of meaningless talk? Would they fill their stomach with the hot east wind?

Job 8:10

Won’t your people of long ago teach you and tell you? Won’t the things they said help you understand?

Psalm 45:1

My heart is full of beautiful words as I say my poem for the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.

Proverbs 15:28

The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer. But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.

Proverbs 15:7

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

Proverbs 16:21

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

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 5:2

Then you will continue to have good sense. Your lips will keep on speaking words of knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ live among you like a rich treasure. Teach and correct one another wisely. Teach one another by singing psalms and hymns and songs from the Spirit. Sing to God with thanks in your hearts.