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 heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.
Proverbs 10:8
The wise person accepts instructions, but the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
Proverbs 23:15
My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;
1 Kings 3:12
I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.
Romans 16:19
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.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.
The sweetness
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
Proverbs 27:9
Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one's friend from sincere counsel.
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.
Isaiah 50:4
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
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
The officers replied, "No one ever spoke like this man!"