Verse 21

The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Den kloke i hjertet skal kalles vis, og sødme på leppene øker kunnskap.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Den kloke i hjertet blir kalt forstandig, og leppenes sødme øker læring.

• Norsk King James

  Det kloke hjertet skal kalles klokt; og hva leppene uttrykker, øker lærdom.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den vise i hjertet skal kalles forstandig, og leppenes sødme øker lærdom.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Den med et klokt hjerte kalles forstandig, og vennlige lepper øker lærdom.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Den vise i hjertet vil bli kalt klok; og vennlige lepper øker lærdommen.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  De som er kloke i sitt hjerte, blir kalt fornuftige, og vennlige ord beriker læren.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Den vise i hjertet vil bli kalt klok; og vennlige lepper øker lærdommen.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Den som har visdom kalles forstandig, og søte ord øker lærdom.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Den vise i hjertet kalles klok, og søte lepper øker læren.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  En Viis i Hjertet skal kaldes forstandig, og Læbernes Sødhed formerer Lærdom.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV 1769 norsk

  De vise i hjertet skal kalles kloke, og leppenes sødme øker lærdom.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  De vise i hjertet skal kalles kloke. Behagelige lepper fremmer lærdom.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Den kloke blir kalt innsiktsfull, og milde ord øker lærdommen.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Den kloke i hjertet skal kalles forstandig, og hans vennlige tale øker lærdom.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Den vise i hjertet kalles forstandig, og deres vakre tale gir lærdom.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Who so hath a wyse vnderstondinge, is called to councell: but he yt can speake fayre, getteth more riches.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Who so is wyse in heart, shalbe called prudent: and the sweetnesse of his lippes encreaseth learnyng.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 16:23-24 : 23 The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
• Isa 50:4 : 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me the tongue of the learned, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
• Luke 4:22 : 22 Everyone spoke well of Him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from His lips. They said, 'Isn’t this Joseph’s son?'
• John 7:46 : 46 The officers answered, 'Never has anyone spoken like this man!'
• 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 behold, I have done what you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.
• Ps 45:2 : 2 My heart overflows with a good theme; I speak my composition to the king. My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer.
• Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
• Prov 10:8 : 8 A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.
• Prov 23:15 : 15 My son, if your heart becomes wise, my heart will also rejoice.
• Prov 27:9 : 9 Oil and perfume bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend comes from heartfelt counsel.
• Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to write words of truth accurately.
• Rom 16:19 : 19 Your obedience has been reported to all. Therefore, I rejoice about you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
• Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere.