Proverbs 16:21-23
International Standard Version
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life,
but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
23 A wise person’s thoughts[a] control his words,
and his speech promotes instruction.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit. heart
Proverbs 16:21-23
Lexham English Bible
21 The wise of heart[a] is called perceptive,
but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.
22 A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner,[b]
but the instruction[c] of fools is folly.
23 The heart[d] of the wise will make his mouth judicious,
and upon his lips, it[e] will add persuasiveness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 16:22 Or “master”
- Proverbs 16:22 Or “punishment”
- Proverbs 16:23 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 16:23 Or “he”
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