Proverbs 16:23 - English Standard Version 2016

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

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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

“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.

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.