Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 16:23-24 : 23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
- Luke 4:22 : 22 All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, "Isn't this Joseph's son?"
- John 7:46 : 46 The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like this man!"
- 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 behold, I have done according to your word: behold, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart; so that there has been none like you before you, neither after you shall any arise like you.
- Ps 45:2 : 2 You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, Therefore God has blessed you forever.
- Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.
- Prov 10:8 : 8 The wise in heart accept commandments, But a chattering fool will fall.
- Prov 23:15 : 15 My son, if your heart is wise, Then my heart will be glad, even mine:
- Prov 27:9 : 9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart; So does earnest counsel from a man's friend.
- Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
- Rom 16:19 : 19 For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
- Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 16:22-243 verses88%
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, But the punishment of fools is their folly.
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- Prov 1:4-63 verses79%
4 To give prudence to the simple, Knowledge and discretion to the young man:
5 That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; That the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:
6 To understand a proverb, and parables, The words and riddles of the wise.
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15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools.
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20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
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2 That you may maintain discretion, That your lips may preserve knowledge.
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many, But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.
- Prov 2:10-112 verses76%
10 For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion will watch over you. Understanding will keep you,
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18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, If all of them are ready on your lips.
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3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, But the lips of the wise protect them.
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, But the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly.
- Prov 10:13-142 verses75%
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, But a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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15 There is gold and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
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16 Yes, my heart will rejoice, When your lips speak what is right.
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13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
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12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
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6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
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8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
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33 Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, And is even made known in the inward part of fools.
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9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
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13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, The man who gets understanding.
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26 An honest answer Is like a kiss on the lips.
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16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
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16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, But a fool exposes folly.
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19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off.
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31 The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, But the folly of fools is deceit.
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8 The wise in heart accept commandments, But a chattering fool will fall.
- Prov 17:27-282 verses72%
27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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26 She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.
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11 He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully Is the king's friend.
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1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
- Prov 24:13-142 verses71%
13 My son, eat honey, for it is good; The droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste:
14 So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; If you have found it, then there will be a reward, Your hope will not be cut off.
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30 The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.
- Prov 15:23-242 verses71%
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to Sheol.
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18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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15 A simple man believes everything, But the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.