Parallel Verses New International Version The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. New Living Translation From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. English Standard Version The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. New American Standard Bible The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. King James Bible The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Holman Christian Standard Bible A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech. International Standard Version A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction. NET Bible A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words. New Heart English Bible The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. Aramaic Bible in Plain English A wise heart knows the speech of its mouth and adds learning to its lips. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wise person's heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn. JPS Tanakh 1917 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips. New American Standard 1977 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds persuasiveness to his lips. Jubilee Bible 2000 The heart of the wise causes his mouth to be prudent, and with his lips he shall increase doctrine. King James 2000 Bible The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. American King James Version The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. American Standard Version The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips. Douay-Rheims Bible The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips. Darby Bible Translation The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning. English Revised Version The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Webster's Bible Translation The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. World English Bible The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. Young's Literal Translation The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning, Commentary Matthew Henry Commentary16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish. Study Bible The Tongue's Answer is from the Lord…22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. 23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. 24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.… Cross References Matthew 12:34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Proverbs 16:22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the discipline of fools is folly. Treasury of Scripture The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. heart Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the … Proverbs 22:17,18 Bow down your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your … Psalm 37:30,31 The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment… Psalm 45:1 My heart is gushing a good matter: I speak of the things which I … Matthew 12:34,35 O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? … Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching … Jump to Previous Act Addeth Adds Causeth Gives Guides Heart Increased Increaseth Instructeth Instruction Instructs Intelligent Judicious Learning Makes Maketh Mind Mouth Persuasiveness Promote Speech Teacher Teacheth Wise WiselyJump to Next Act Addeth Adds Causeth Gives Guides Heart Increased Increaseth Instructeth Instruction Instructs Intelligent Judicious Learning Makes Maketh Mind Mouth Persuasiveness Promote Speech Teacher Teacheth Wise WiselyLinks Proverbs 16:23 NIVProverbs 16:23 NLT Proverbs 16:23 ESV Proverbs 16:23 NASB Proverbs 16:23 KJV Proverbs 16:23 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:23 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:23 French Bible Proverbs 16:23 German Bible Alphabetical: A adds and guides heart his instruction instructs lips man's mouth of persuasiveness promote The to wise OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise instructs his (Prov. 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