Proverbs 16:21

What does Proverbs 16:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words, shall attain to greater things.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Context

v.20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

v.21This passage

v.22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools istheirfolly.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 50:4

    The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.

  • Proverbs 16:23

    The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Luke 4:22

    And all bare him witness, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth: and they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?

  • Proverbs 10:8

    The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Proverbs 15:7

    The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.

  • Ecclesiastes 12:10

    The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.

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