Proverbs 16:23
King James Version (KJV)
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
In context
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.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Proverbs 16:23 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness 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.