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Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.
Proverbs 16:21 · Geneva Bible
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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 an high minde before the fall.
19 Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.
20 He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.
21 The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.
22 Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.
23 The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.
24 Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.
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