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Proverbs 16:21
21The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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
19Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he. The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly. 23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
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 maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
- Proverbs 10:8The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
- Proverbs 23:15My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;
- 1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to thy word: behold, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there hath been none like unto thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
- Romans 16:19For your obedience has reached to all. I rejoice therefore as it regards you; but I wish you to be wise [as] to that which is good, and simple [as] to evil.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.
- Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.
- Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
- Proverbs 27:9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart; and the sweetness of one's friend is [the fruit] of hearty counsel.
- Psalms 45:2Thou art fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
- Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.
- Isaiah 50:4The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of the instructed, that I should know how to succour by a word him that is weary. He wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the instructed.
- Luke 4:22And all bore witness to him, and wondered at the words of grace which were coming out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?
- John 7:46The officers answered, Never man spoke thus, as this man [speaks].
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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