Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:23
23The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech.
Proverbs 16:23 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
- New International Version (NIV)The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
Context of Proverbs 16:23
21Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. 22Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech. 24Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body. 25There is a way that seems right to a person, but its end is the way to death.
Read all of Proverbs 16Proverbs 16:23 word by word
לֵ֣ב חָ֭כָם יַשְׂכִּ֣יל פִּ֑יהוּ וְעַל־שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו יֹסִ֥יף לֶֽקַח׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:23
- Proverbs 15:28The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
- Proverbs 22:17Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.
- Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is just.
- Psalms 45:1My heart is moved by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
- Matthew 12:34Brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.
- Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Commentaries on Proverbs 16:23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth - He has a wise heart; he speaks as it dictates; and therefore his speeches are all speeches of wisdom.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23Verse 23 The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. The heart is the source of wisdom flowing from the mouth.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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