NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon The wisechakam (khaw-kawm') wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful) -- cunning (man), subtil, (un-), wise(hearted), man). in heart leb (labe) the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect shall be called qara' (kaw-raw') to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications) prudent biyn (bene) to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand and the sweetness metheq (meh'-thek) figuratively, pleasantness (of discourse) -- sweetness. of the lips saphah (saw-faw') the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.) increaseth yacaph (yaw-saf') to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing) learning leqach (leh'-kakh) doctrine, learning, fair speech. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. King James Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. International Standard Version The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction. NET Bible The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The wise of heart knows understanding, and he whose lips are sweet will increase learning. GOD'S WORD® Translation The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn. King James 2000 Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning. Links Proverbs 16:21Proverbs 16:21 NIV Proverbs 16:21 NLT Proverbs 16:21 ESV Proverbs 16:21 NASB Proverbs 16:21 KJV |
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