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The wise will hear and increase their learning,
And the person of understanding will acquire wise counsel and the skill [to steer his course wisely and lead others to the truth],(A)

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For I give you good doctrine;
Do not [a]turn away from my instruction.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 4:2 Lit forsake.

21 
With her many persuasions she caused him to yield;
With her flattering lips she seduced him.

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Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.

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21 
The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].

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23 
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [in wisdom]
And adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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