Bible verse
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 16.
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
26 A worker’s appetite works for him because his hunger drives him onward.
27 A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
KJV
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
ASV
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
ERV
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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