Proverbs 16:23

American Standard Version (1901)

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
  • Matt 12:34-35 : 34 Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
  • Col 3:16 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms [and] hymns [and] spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.
  • Prov 22:17-18 : 17 Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge. 18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.
  • Ps 37:30-31 : 30 The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 [For the Chief Musician; set to Shoshannim. [A Psalm] of the sons of Korah. Maschil. A Song of loves]. My heart overfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 16:21-22
    2 verses
    88%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

  • Prov 15:7
    83%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    82%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    81%

    13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 18:15
    80%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 14:3
    79%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 1:5-6
    2 verses
    79%

    5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

    6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

  • Prov 12:23
    79%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:12
    78%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 10:21
    78%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

  • Prov 5:2
    77%

    2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 9:9
    77%

    9Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 14:33
    77%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 10:19
    76%

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] perverseness.

  • Ps 49:3
    76%

    3My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

  • Prov 23:12
    76%

    12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Ps 37:30
    76%

    30The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

  • Prov 22:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

  • Prov 2:10
    76%

    10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Prov 23:16
    75%

    16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

  • Prov 16:24
    75%

    24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Prov 29:11
    75%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 16:1
    75%

    1The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Prov 15:31
    74%

    31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

  • Prov 15:23-24
    2 verses
    74%

    23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

    24To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

  • Prov 18:6-7
    2 verses
    74%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

  • Prov 2:2
    74%

    2So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding;

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 15:28
    74%

    28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

  • Prov 14:8
    74%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 20:15
    74%

    15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 23:19
    74%

    19Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.

  • Prov 15:4
    74%

    4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

  • Prov 4:24
    73%

    24Put away from thee a wayward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee.