Proverbs 16:23 - Easy To Read Version

A wise man always thinks before he speaks. And the words he says are good and worth hearing.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips.

American Standard Version (1901)

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

Common English Bible

The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful and enhances the teaching of their lips.

Catholic Public Domain Version

The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth and add grace to his lips.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.

Proverbs 16:23 Tagairtí Cros

Job 15:2

“Job, if you were really wise,\par you wouldn‘t answer with\par your worthless personal opinions!\par A wise man would not be so full\par of hot air.\par

Job 8:10

Maybe the old people can teach you.\par Maybe they can teach you\par what they have learned.”\par

Psalm 45:1

Beautiful words fill my mind\par as I write these things for the king.\par Words come from my tongue like\par words coming from a skilled writer’s pen.\par

Proverbs 15:28

Good people think before they answer. But evil people speak before they think, and that causes them trouble.

Proverbs 15:7

Wise people say things that give you new information. But foolish people say nothing worth hearing.

Proverbs 16:21

People will know if a person is wise. And a person that carefully chooses his words can be very persuasive.

Proverbs 16:22

Wisdom brings true life to people who have it. But fools only learn to be more foolish.

Proverbs 5:2

Then you will remember to live wisely and watch what you say.

Colossians 3:16

Let the teaching of Christ live inside you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.