Parallel Verses
Webster
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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
International Standard Version
The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
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.
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 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:23-24
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
1 Kings 3:12
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like to thee.
Psalm 45:2
Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise diffuse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Proverbs 23:15
My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Proverbs 27:9
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth my ear to hear as the learned.
Luke 4:22
And all bore him testimony, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
John 7:46
The officers answered, Never man spoke like this man.
Romans 16:19
For your obedience is come abroad to all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise to that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.