Proverbs 16:21

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:23-24 : 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.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
  • Luke 4:22 : 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
  • John 7:46 : 46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
  • 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
  • Ps 45:2 : 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
  • Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
  • Prov 10:8 : 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
  • Prov 23:15 : 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
  • Prov 27:9 : 9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
  • Rom 16:19 : 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:22-24
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    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.

  • Prov 1:4-6
    3 verses
    79%

    4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.

    5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

    6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

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

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

  • Prov 16:20
    77%

    20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 10:21
    76%

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:2
    76%

    2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 2:10-11
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    76%

    10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

    11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

  • Prov 22:18
    76%

    18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

  • Prov 14:3
    75%

    3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    75%

    13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 20:15
    75%

    15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  • Prov 23:16
    74%

    16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

  • Prov 16:13
    74%

    13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

    6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 19:8
    73%

    8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 14:33
    73%

    33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.

  • Prov 9:9
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    9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

    13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

  • Prov 24:26
    73%

    26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

  • Prov 16:16
    73%

    16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

  • Prov 13:16
    73%

    16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

  • Prov 10:19
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    19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  • Prov 10:31
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    31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

  • Prov 15:31
    72%

    31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

  • Prov 14:8
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    8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 10:8
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    8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

    28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

  • Prov 31:26
    72%

    26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

  • Prov 22:11
    72%

    11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

  • Prov 16:1
    72%

    1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.

  • Prov 24:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13 My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:

    14 So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

  • Ps 37:30
    71%

    30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

  • Prov 15:23-24
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    71%

    23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

    24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

  • Prov 14:18
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

  • Prov 21:23
    71%

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