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


In Context

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.

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

25 There is a way which 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 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 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.