Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
New American Standard Bible
And sweetness of
King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Holman Bible
and pleasant speech
A Conservative Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
American Standard Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Amplified
The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
Bible in Basic English
The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
Darby Translation
The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Julia Smith Translation
He understanding shall call to the wise of heart: and sweetness of lips shall add knowledge
King James 2000
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The wise of heart is called perceptive, but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.
Modern King James verseion
The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso hath a wise understanding is called to counsel; but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.
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.
The Emphasized Bible
The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
Themes
Character » Of saints » Prudent
Learning » What increases learning
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
20 Whoever listens to a word of instruction prospers, and anyone who trusts in the LORD is blessed. 21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction. 22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life, but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
Cross References
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.