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Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:21 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible

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Proverbs 16:21 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

WEB World English Bible

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

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In context

18 Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!

19 Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.

20 He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!

21 The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.

22 A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.

23 The heart of the wise, giveth discretion to his mouth, and, upon his lips, increaseth persuasiveness.

24 A comb of honey, are pleasant words, sweet to the taste and healing to the bone.

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