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Proverbs 16:21
Proverbs 16:21 is verse 21 of Proverbs chapter 16, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
World English Bible
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
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Proverbs 16:19–23 · Berean Standard Bible
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
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 has never been nor will ever be another like you.
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 sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
Psalms 45:2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since 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.