SinaiProverbs 16:23
World English Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
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Proverbs 16:23 in other translations
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23 in context
- 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. - 22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
but the punishment of fools is their folly. - 23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips. - 24Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. - 25There is a way which seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.