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Proverbs 16:23
23From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
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 are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive. 22Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools. From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. 24Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. 25There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in 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 heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
- Proverbs 22:17Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.
- Psalms 37:30The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong.
- Psalms 45:1Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
- Matthew 12:34You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
- Colossians 3:16Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful 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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