Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. New Living Translation The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive. English Standard Version The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Berean Standard Bible The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. King James Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. New King James Version The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning. New American Standard Bible The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. NASB 1995 The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. NASB 1977 The wise in heart will be called discerning, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Legacy Standard Bible The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of lips increases learning. Amplified Bible The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener]. Christian Standard Bible Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. American Standard Version The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Contemporary English Version Good judgment proves that you are wise, and if you speak kindly, you can teach others. English Revised Version The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. GOD'S WORD® Translation The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn. Good News Translation A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is. International Standard Version The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction. Majority Standard Bible The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. NET Bible The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness. New Heart English Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. Webster's Bible Translation The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. World English Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor the wise in heart is called intelligent, "" And sweetness of lips increases learning. Young's Literal Translation To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning. Smith's Literal Translation He understanding shall call to the wise of heart: and sweetness of lips shall add knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever is wise in heart shall be called prudent. And whoever is sweet in eloquence shall attain to what is greater. New American Bible The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment, and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning. New Revised Standard Version The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe wise in heart is a man of discernment; and he whose speech is sweet increases learning. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The wise of heart knows understanding, and he whose lips are sweet will increase learning. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Brenton Septuagint Translation Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…20Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. 21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.… Cross References James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Ecclesiastes 10:12 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. Proverbs 10:31-32 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. / The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ... Luke 4:22 All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked. Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. Proverbs 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. Proverbs 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 22:11 He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend. Treasury of Scripture The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning. wise Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. Proverbs 23:15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. the sweetness Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. Proverbs 27:9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Jump to Previous Discerning Discernment Good Heart Increased Increases Increaseth Instruction Intelligent Lips Persuasiveness Pleasant Pleasantness Pleasing Promote Promotes Prudent Sense Speech Sweetness Understanding Wise Wise-Hearted WordsJump to Next Discerning Discernment Good Heart Increased Increases Increaseth Instruction Intelligent Lips Persuasiveness Pleasant Pleasantness Pleasing Promote Promotes Prudent Sense Speech Sweetness Understanding Wise Wise-Hearted WordsProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartThe wise in heart This phrase emphasizes the inner quality of wisdom, which is not merely intellectual but deeply rooted in the heart. In Hebrew, the word for "heart" (לֵב, lev) often refers to the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. Wisdom in the heart suggests a profound, God-given understanding that influences one's entire life. Biblically, wisdom is more than knowledge; it is the application of knowledge in a way that honors God and benefits others. The wise in heart are those who have internalized God's truth and live it out with integrity and righteousness. will be called discerning and pleasant speech increases learning Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The wiseלַחֲכַם־ (la·ḥă·ḵam-) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 2450: Wise in heart לֵ֭ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre will be called יִקָּרֵ֣א (yiq·qā·rê) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read discerning, נָב֑וֹן (nā·ḇō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand and pleasant וּמֶ֥תֶק (ū·me·ṯeq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4986: Pleasantness speech שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם (p̄ā·ṯa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin increases יֹסִ֥יף (yō·sîp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment learning. לֶֽקַח׃ (le·qaḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3948: Something received, instruction, inveiglement Links Proverbs 16:21 NIVProverbs 16:21 NLT Proverbs 16:21 ESV Proverbs 16:21 NASB Proverbs 16:21 KJV Proverbs 16:21 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:21 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:21 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:21 French Bible Proverbs 16:21 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart shall be called (Prov. 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