Proverbs 16:21

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

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

Proverbs 16:21 — American Standard Version

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Context — Proverbs 16

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18Pride [goeth] before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is [their] folly.

23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

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