21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech[a] increases learning.(A)

22 Insight is a fountain of life(B) for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.

23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
it adds learning to his speech.[b](C)

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Notas al pie

  1. 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
  2. 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips

21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech[a] increases learning.(A)

22 Insight is a fountain of life(B) for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.

23 A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.[b](C)

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
  2. Proverbs 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips