Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And adds
King James Version
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Holman Bible
and increases learning with its speech.
International Standard Version
A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.
A Conservative Version
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
American Standard Version
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Amplified
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [in wisdom]
And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Bible in Basic English
The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
Darby Translation
The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
Julia Smith Translation
The heart of the wise shall attend to his mouth, and he shall add knowledge to his lips.
King James 2000
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The heart of the wise will make his mouth judicious, and upon his lips, it will add persuasiveness.
Modern King James verseion
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A wise heart ordereth his mouth wisely; and amendeth the doctrine in his lips.
NET Bible
A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.
New Heart English Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
The Emphasized Bible
The heart of the wise, giveth discretion to his mouth, and, upon his lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
Webster
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
World English Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Youngs Literal Translation
The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 16:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
22
Understanding is a wellspring of life to the man who has it. But the instruction of fools is folly.
23
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Cross References
Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studies how to answer. The mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Psalm 37:30-31
The mouth of the righteous reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair.
Psalm 45:1
Beautiful words fill my mind and stir my heart, as I compose this song for the king. Like the pen of a skilful writer (copyist) my tongue is ready with a poem.
Proverbs 22:17-18
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart and mind to my knowledge.
Matthew 12:34-35
You offspring of vipers. How can you who are evil speak good things? Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you with all wisdom. Teach and admonish one another with psalms, praises to God, and spiritual songs. Sing with gratitude in your hearts to God.