Proverbs 16:23 - Tree of Life Version

A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth 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

“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.