Proverbs 16:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.”
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“The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
King James Version · Public Domain“The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 16:21 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 3:12behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.
- Psalms 45:2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.
- Proverbs 10:8A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
- Proverbs 10:13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
- Proverbs 10:23The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
- Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
- Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
- Proverbs 27:9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
- Ecclesiastes 12:10The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
- Isaiah 50:4The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
- Luke 4:22All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
- John 7:46“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
- Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
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