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23 The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech,
    and increases the learning on their lips.

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23 The mind of the wise makes his speech judicious,
    and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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23 Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.

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23 The (A)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds [a]persuasiveness to his lips.

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or learning

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,(A)
    and their lips promote instruction.[a](B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive