Proverbs 16:21

Modern

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Traditional

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Literal

The one wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases learning.

Latin

Qui sapiens est corde appellabitur prudens, et qui dulcis eloquio majora percipiet.

Hebrew

English

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Proverbs 16:23–24
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
Isaiah 50:4
The 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.
Proverbs 27:9
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
John 7:46
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
Luke 4:22
All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
Proverbs 10:8
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
1 Kings 3:12
…behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.