Proverbs 16:23 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”
Proverbs 16:23 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 16:23 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 16:23 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.”
Proverbs 16:23 — World English Bible
Proverbs 16:23 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.”
Proverbs 16:23 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 16:23 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,”
Proverbs 16:23 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 16:23 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.”
Proverbs 16:23 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 16:23 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.”
Proverbs 16:23 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 16:23 in Context — Proverbs 16
21 El sabio de corazón es llamado entendido: y la dulzura de labios aumentará la doctrina.
22 Manantial de vida es el entendimiento al que lo posee: mas la erudición de los necios es necedad.
23 El corazón del sabio hace prudente su boca; y con sus labios aumenta la doctrina.
24 Panal de miel son los dichos suaves: suavidad al alma y medicina á los huesos.
25 Hay camino que parece derecho al hombre, mas su salida son caminos de muerte.
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What Does Proverbs 16:23 Mean?
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