Proverbs 16:23
World English Bible (WEB)
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
In context
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.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 16:23 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
- KJV King James Version
- The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth 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.