Proverbs 16:23

King James Version 1611 (Original)

The heart of the wise teacheth 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 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the 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 in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
  • Prov 22:17-18 : 17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 18 For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.
  • Ps 37:30-31 : 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
  • Ps 45:1 : 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of 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%

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

    22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

  • Prov 15:7
    83%

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

  • Prov 15:2
    82%

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

  • Prov 15:14
    82%

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

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    81%

    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 18:15
    80%

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

  • Prov 14:3
    79%

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

  • Prov 1:5-6
    2 verses
    79%

    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 12:23
    79%

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

  • Eccl 10:12
    78%

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

  • Prov 10:21
    78%

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

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

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

  • Prov 5:2
    77%

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

  • Prov 9:9
    77%

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

  • Prov 14:33
    77%

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

  • Prov 10:19
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

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

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

  • Ps 49:3
    76%

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

  • Prov 23:12
    76%

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

  • Ps 37:30
    76%

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

  • Prov 22:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

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

  • Prov 2:10
    76%

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

  • Prov 23:16
    75%

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

  • Prov 16:24
    75%

    24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Prov 29:11
    75%

    11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

  • Prov 16:1
    75%

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

  • Prov 21:23
    75%

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

  • Prov 15:31
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:23-24
    2 verses
    74%

    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 18:6-7
    2 verses
    74%

    6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.

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

  • Prov 2:2
    74%

    2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:28
    74%

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

  • Prov 14:8
    74%

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

  • Prov 18:4
    74%

    4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

  • Prov 20:15
    74%

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

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    74%

    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 23:19
    74%

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

  • Prov 15:4
    74%

    4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

  • Prov 4:24
    73%

    24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.