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Proverbs 16:21-23
Legacy Standard Bible

21 The (A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of [a]lips (B)increases learning.
22 Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it,
But the discipline of ignorant fools is [b]folly.
23 The (C)heart of the wise gives insight to his mouth
And increases learning to his lips.

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or speech
  2. Proverbs 16:22 A lack of wisdom due to negligence or carelessness; the activity of an ignorant fool
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Proverbs 16:21-23
New American Standard Bible

21 The (A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of [a]speech (B)increases [b]persuasiveness.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,
But the discipline of fools is foolishness.
23 The (C)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds [c]persuasiveness to his lips.

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Lit lips
  2. Proverbs 16:21 Or learning
  3. Proverbs 16:23 Or learning
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