Proverbs 16:21

American Standard Version (1901)

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 16:23-24 : 23 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.
  • Luke 4:22 : 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth: and they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
  • John 7:46 : 46 The officers answered, Never man so spake.
  • 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 behold, I have done according to thy word: 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 unto thee.
  • Ps 45:2 : 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
  • Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
  • Prov 10:8 : 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
  • Prov 23:15 : 15 My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
  • Prov 27:9 : 9 Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man's friend [that cometh] of hearty counsel.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, [even] words of truth.
  • Rom 16:19 : 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I rejoice therefore over you: but I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil.
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 16:22-24
    3 verses
    88%

    22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

    24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Prov 1:4-6
    3 verses
    79%

    4To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion:

    5That the wise man may hear, and increase in learning; And that the man of understanding may attain unto sound counsels:

    6To understand a proverb, and a figure, The words of the wise, and their dark sayings.

  • Prov 18:15
    78%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 15:7
    77%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 16:20
    77%

    20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

  • Prov 5:2
    76%

    2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

  • Prov 10:21
    76%

    21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 15:2
    76%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 2:10-11
    2 verses
    76%

    10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

    11Discretion shall watch over thee; Understanding shall keep thee:

  • Prov 22:18
    76%

    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

  • Prov 14:3
    75%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 12:23
    75%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 15:14
    75%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    75%

    13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 20:15
    75%

    15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  • Prov 23:16
    74%

    16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

  • Prov 16:13
    74%

    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

  • Eccl 10:12
    74%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

  • Prov 19:8
    73%

    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Prov 14:33
    73%

    33Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding; But [that which is] in the inward part of fools is made known.

  • Prov 9:9
    73%

    9Give [instruction] to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

    13Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding.

  • Prov 24:26
    73%

    26He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

  • Prov 16:16
    73%

    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • Prov 13:16
    73%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 10:19
    73%

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 10:31
    73%

    31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

  • Prov 15:31
    72%

    31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

  • Prov 14:8
    72%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 10:8
    72%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    72%

    27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 31:26
    72%

    26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

  • Prov 22:11
    72%

    11He that loveth pureness of heart, [For] the grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

  • Prov 16:1
    72%

    1The plans of the heart belong to man; But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.

  • Prov 24:13-14
    2 verses
    71%

    13My son, eat thou honey, for it is good; And the droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to thy taste:

    14So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

  • Ps 37:30
    71%

    30The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

  • Prov 15:23-24
    2 verses
    71%

    23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

    24To the wise the way of life [goeth] upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

  • Prov 14:18
    71%

    18The simple inherit folly; But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

  • Prov 21:23
    71%

    23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.