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


In Context

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

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

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.

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 Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

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.