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Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words, shall attain to greater things.
Proverbs 16:21 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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Proverbs 16:21 in other translations
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
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In context
18 Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.
19 It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.
20 The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words, shall attain to greater things.
22 Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
23 The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.
24 Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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