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Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
BSB · Berean Standard Bible
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Note teacheth: Heb. maketh wise

KJV · King James Version
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
WEB · World English Bible
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
ASV · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 15:28; Proverbs 22:17, 18; Psalm 37:30, 31; Psalm 45:1; Matthew 12:34, 35; Colossians 3:16