Verse 21

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Referenced Verses

• Prov 16:23-24 : 23 A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words. 24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
• Isa 50:4 : 4 The Servant Perseveres The Sovereign LORD has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
• Luke 4:22 : 22 All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said,“Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
• John 7:46 : 46 The officers replied,“No one ever spoke like this man!”
• 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
• Ps 45:2 : 2 You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.
• Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
• Prov 10:8 : 8 The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
• Prov 23:15 : 15 My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
• Prov 27:9 : 9 Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.
• Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.
• Rom 16:19 : 19 Your obedience is known to all and thus I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.
• Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.