Proverbs 16:23 | |
NASB: The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. (NASB ©1995) GWT: A wise person's heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn. (GOD'S WORD®) 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. BBE: The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips. DBY: The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning. JPS: The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. WBS: The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. WEB: The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. YLT: The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning, | |
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