Proverbs 16:23

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Cross References

Job 15:2

“Should a wise man answer with windy knowledge, and fill himself with the east wind?

Job 8:10

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

Psalm 45:1

My heart overflows with a goodly theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.

Proverbs 15:28

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

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the minds of fools.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:22

Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools.

Proverbs 5:2

that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

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