Proverbs 16:21-23

King James Version

²¹The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²²Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Proverbs 16:21-23

New International Version

²¹The wise in heart are called discerning,
and gracious words promote instruction.^[a]^(A)

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

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

²¹The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

²²Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

²³The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

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