Proverbs 16:21
World English Bible (WEB)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
In context
19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:21 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
- KJV King James Version
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- 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.