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


In Context

18 Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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

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

22 Understanding is a well-spring of life to 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.

Proverbs 16:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:21To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.