Proverbs 16:23

Tree of Life Version

A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Cross References

Job 15:2

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

Job 8:10

Will they not teach you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their hearts?

Psalm 45:1

For the music director, according to “Lilies.” Of the sons of Korah, a contemplative song, a love song.

Proverbs 15:28

A righteous heart thinks before answering, but a wicked mouth blurts out evil things.

Proverbs 15:7

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

Proverbs 16:21

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

Proverbs 16:22

Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools.

Proverbs 5:2

that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

Colossians 3:16

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