23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.


In Context

20 He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds 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 seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Proverbs 16:23 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:23A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,