Proverbs 16:21

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

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  • 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:22-24
    3 verses
    88%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the discipline of fools is folly.

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

    24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

  • Prov 1:4-6
    3 verses
    79%

    4To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth—

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

    6To understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 16:20
    77%

    20Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

  • Prov 10:21
    76%

    21The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 15:2
    76%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 2:10-11
    2 verses
    76%

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

    11Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you,

  • Prov 22:18
    76%

    18For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.

  • Prov 14:3
    75%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    75%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of those who lack understanding.

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 20:15
    75%

    15There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

  • Prov 23:16
    74%

    16Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

  • Prov 16:13
    74%

    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love those who speak honestly.

  • Eccl 10:12
    74%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 19:8
    73%

    8The one who acquires wisdom loves life, and the one who cherishes understanding will prosper.

  • Prov 14:33
    73%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, but it becomes known even among fools.

  • Prov 9:9
    73%

    9Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 24:26
    73%

    26An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

  • Prov 16:16
    73%

    16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

  • Prov 13:16
    73%

    16Every prudent person acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts their folly.

  • Prov 10:19
    73%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 10:31
    73%

    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

  • Prov 15:31
    72%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

  • Prov 14:8
    72%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand their path, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 10:8
    72%

    8A wise-hearted person accepts commands, but a fool with loose lips will come to ruin.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 31:26
    72%

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue.

  • Prov 22:11
    72%

    11One who loves a pure heart and speaks with grace will have the king as his friend.

  • Prov 16:1
    72%

    1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

  • Prov 24:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13Eat honey, my son, for it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste.

    14In the same way, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Ps 37:30
    71%

    30The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 15:23-24
    2 verses
    71%

    23A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

    24The path of life leads upward for the prudent, to keep them from descending to the grave.

  • Prov 14:18
    71%

    18The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15The simple believe everything, but the prudent carefully consider their steps.

  • Prov 21:23
    71%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.