Proverbs 16:23

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 16:23

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Berean Standard Bible

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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KJV

King James Version

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

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WEB

World English Bible

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

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ASV

American Standard Version

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 16

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.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

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