Proverbs 16:23
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Cross-References
“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”
“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.”