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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 16) Proverbs 16:21-23 KJV
"The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips."
Proverbs Chapter 16, Verse 21-23
Proverbs 16:21-23 in Context (Verses 18–26 KJV)
18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.*
21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.*
24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26
He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.**