Proverbs 16:21

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ 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.

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

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

    6To 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
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    20¶ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

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

  • Prov 10:21
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    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:2
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    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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    10¶ When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

    11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

  • Prov 22:18
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    18For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

  • Prov 14:3
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    3¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 15:14
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    14¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Prov 10:13-14
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    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
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    16Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.

  • Prov 16:13
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    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
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    6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 19:8
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    8¶ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 14:33
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    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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    9Give [instruction] to a wise [man], and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man], and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 3:13
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    13¶ Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.

  • Prov 24:26
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    26[Every man] shall kiss [his] lips that giveth a right answer.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16¶ Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    71%

    30The 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]!

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    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.

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