Proverbs 16:23

The Reply of the Tongue Is from the LORD

22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly. 23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

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Berean Standard Bible
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
American Standard Version (1901)
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Bible in Basic English
The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
Douay-Rheims 1899
The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.
Free Bible Version
A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.
Geneva Bible 1599
The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.
King James (Authorized) Version
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
One Unity Resource Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Translation for Translators
Those who are wise think carefully before they talk, and as a result they are able to influence/persuade others to do what is right.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Noah Webster Bible
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
World English Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,