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


In Context

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.

24 Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

25 There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is 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 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.