Proverbs 16:21

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

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.

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.