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


In Context

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,

24 Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.

25 There is a way right before a man, And its latter end — 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 Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise teacheth 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 American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.