Proverbs 16:23

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ 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 ¶ To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. 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%

    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 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%

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

  • Prov 2:6
    77%

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

  • Prov 5:2
    77%

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

  • Prov 9:9
    77%

    9Give [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.

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

  • Ps 49:3
    76%

    3My 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%

    30The 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.

    18For [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%

    16Yea, 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.

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

  • Prov 2:2
    74%

    2So 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.

    28Even 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%

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