Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

BSB · Berean Standard Bible

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

KJV · King James Version

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

WEB · World English Bible

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

ASV · American Standard Version

Related passages

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.

wise: Proverbs 16:23; Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 23:15; 1 Kings 3:12; Romans 16:19; James 3:17
the sweetness: Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 15:7; Proverbs 27:9; Psalm 45:2; Ecclesiastes 12:10; Isaiah 50:4; Luke 4:22; John 7:46