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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 The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.[a](A)

22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,(B)
    but folly brings punishment to fools.

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,(C)
    and their lips promote instruction.[b](D)

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
  2. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
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