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Proverbs 16:23
23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
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
21The 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. The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning. 24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones. 25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.
Read all of Proverbs 16Proverbs 16:23 word by word
לֵ֣ב חָ֭כָם יַשְׂכִּ֣יל פִּ֑יהוּ וְעַל־שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו יֹסִ֥יף לֶֽקַח׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Proverbs 16:23
- Proverbs 15:28The heart of a righteous [man] studieth to answer; but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Proverbs 22:17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
- Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous proffereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment;
- Psalms 45:1My heart is welling forth [with] a good matter: I say what I have composed touching the king. My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
- Matthew 12:34Offspring of vipers! how can ye speak good things, being wicked? For of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
- Colossians 3:16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another, in psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to God.
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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