Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:21
21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- New International Version (NIV)The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Context of Proverbs 16:21
19It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Read all of Proverbs 16Proverbs 16:21 word by word
לַחֲכַם־לֵ֭ב יִקָּרֵ֣א נָב֑וֹן וּמֶ֥תֶק שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם יֹסִ֥יף לֶֽקַח׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:21
- Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- Proverbs 10:8A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
- 1 Kings 3:12behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.
- 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.
- Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
- Proverbs 27:9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.
- Psalms 45:2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
- 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.
Commentaries on Proverbs 16:21
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21The words point to the conditions of all true growth in wisdom; and he who has the gift of uttering it in winning speech increases it in himself and others.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21Verse 21 The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2121. wise in heart--who rightly consider duty. sweetness of the lips--eloquent discourse, persuades and instructs others.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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