Proverbs 16:23

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:28 : 28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.
  • Matt 12:34-35 : 34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good things when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 The good person brings out good things from the good treasure of his heart, and the evil person brings out evil things from his evil treasure.
  • Col 3:16 : 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
  • Prov 22:17-18 : 17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge. 18 For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.
  • Ps 37:30-31 : 30 The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; his steps will not falter.
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 To the director on lilies, a maskil of the sons of Korah, a song of love.

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 will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

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

  • Prov 15:7
    83%

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

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

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

  • Prov 15:14
    82%

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

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    81%

    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 18:15
    80%

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

  • Prov 14:3
    79%

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

  • Prov 1:5-6
    2 verses
    79%

    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 12:23
    79%

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

  • Eccl 10:12
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:21
    78%

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

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

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

  • Prov 5:2
    77%

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

  • Prov 9:9
    77%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    77%

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

  • Prov 10:19
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

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

    32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perversities.

  • Ps 49:3
    76%

    3both low and high, rich and poor alike.

  • Prov 23:12
    76%

    12Apply your heart to discipline, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

  • Ps 37:30
    76%

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

  • Prov 22:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my knowledge.

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

  • Prov 2:10
    76%

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

  • Prov 23:16
    75%

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

  • Prov 16:24
    75%

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

  • Prov 29:11
    75%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

  • Prov 16:1
    75%

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

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:31
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:23-24
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    74%

    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 18:6-7
    2 verses
    74%

    6A fool's lips lead to strife, and his mouth invites a beating.

    7The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his soul.

  • Prov 2:2
    74%

    2making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding,

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:28
    74%

    28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

  • Prov 14:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

  • Prov 20:15
    74%

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

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    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 23:19
    74%

    19Listen, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right path.

  • Prov 15:4
    74%

    4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

  • Prov 4:24
    73%

    24Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and keep corrupt speech far from you.