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


In Context

20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord .

21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.

22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, but folly brings punishment to fools.

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

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to 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 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,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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