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Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 16:23 in other translations
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
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In context
20 He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.
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