Proverbs 16:21

The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Proverbs 16:23-24

A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.

1 Kings 3:12

"Because you asked for this, and you didn't ask for a long life for yourself, and you didn't ask for the lives of your enemies, but instead you've asked for discernment so you can understand how to govern, look how I'm going to do precisely what you asked. I'm giving you a wise and discerning mind, so that there will have been no one like you before you and no one will arise after you like you.

Psalm 45:2

You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.

Proverbs 10:8

The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down.

Proverbs 15:7

What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice.

Proverbs 27:9

Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Teacher searched to find appropriate expressions, and what is written here is right and truthful.

Isaiah 50:4

"The Lord GOD has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught.

Luke 4:22

All the people began to speak well of him and to wonder at the gracious words that flowed from his mouth. They said, "This is Joseph's son, isn't it?"

John 7:46

The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like that!"

Romans 16:19

For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Bible References

Wise

Proverbs 16:23
A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 10:8
The wise person accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will greatly rejoice.
1 Kings 3:12
"Because you asked for this, and you didn't ask for a long life for yourself, and you didn't ask for the lives of your enemies, but instead you've asked for discernment so you can understand how to govern, look how I'm going to do precisely what you asked. I'm giving you a wise and discerning mind, so that there will have been no one like you before you and no one will arise after you like you.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience has become known to everyone, and I am full of joy for you. But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
James 3:17
However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

The sweetness

Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing for the body.
Proverbs 15:7
What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
Proverbs 27:9
Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend's advice is sweet to the soul.
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher searched to find appropriate expressions, and what is written here is right and truthful.
Isaiah 50:4
"The Lord GOD has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught.
Luke 4:22
All the people began to speak well of him and to wonder at the gracious words that flowed from his mouth. They said, "This is Joseph's son, isn't it?"
John 7:46
The officers answered, "No man ever spoke like that!"

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