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Proverbs 16:23
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Proverbs 16:23
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The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
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Proverbs 16:23 in Other Translations
KJV
23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
ESV
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The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
NLT
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From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
MSG
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They make a lot of sense, these wise folks; whenever they speak, their reputation increases.
CSB
23
A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.
Proverbs 16:23 In-Context
21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
22
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
23
The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.
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Job 15:5
2.
ver 21
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[a].
Or "prudent" / "and make their lips persuasive"
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