Proverbs 16:21
King James Version (KJV)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In context
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:21 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech 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.