Proverbs 16:23

The English Standar Version

The heart 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 his belly 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 pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.

Proverbs 15:28

The heart 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 hearts of fools.[2]

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly.

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, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.