Proverbs 16:21
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
In context
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
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.
Proverbs 16:21 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- KJV King James Version
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- WEB World English Bible
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.