Proverbs 16:23
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
In context
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.
Proverbs 16:23 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- KJV King James Version
- The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
- WEB World English Bible
- The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
- DBY Darby Translation
- The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.