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


In Context

18 Before destruction is pride, And before stumbling — a haughty spirit.'

19 Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

20 The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.

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

22 A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

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 World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

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.