Proverbs 16:23 Parallel Translations

NASB:

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.

ERV:

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

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,

Proverbs 16:23 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice.

Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

Matthew 12:34 "You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

16:23 Teacheth - Directs him what to speak, and keeps him from speaking foolishly. Addeth - Enables him to speak learnedly and wisely.

MHC:

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.

CONC:

Act Addeth Adds Causeth Gives Guides Heart Increased Increaseth Instructeth Instruction Instructs Intelligent Judicious Learning Lips Makes Maketh Man's Mind Mouth Persuasiveness Promote Speech Teacher Teacheth Wise Wisely

Act Addeth Adds Causeth Gives Guides Heart Increased Increaseth Instructeth Instruction Instructs Intelligent Judicious Learning Makes Maketh Mind Mouth Persuasiveness Promote Speech Teacher Teacheth Wise Wisely

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