Proverbs 16:23

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.[a]

Proverbs 16:23 in Other Translations

KJV
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
ESV
23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
NLT
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
MSG
23 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.

Cross References 2

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "prudent" / "and make their lips persuasive"
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