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Proverbs 16:21-23
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21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
    and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
22 Good sense is (B)a fountain of life to him who has it,
    but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 (C)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
    and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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