Proverbs 16:21-23

Expanded Bible

²¹ The wise of heart ·are known for their [^Lwill be called] understanding.
Their ·pleasant [sweet] words ·make them better teachers [enhance their teaching].

²² ·Understanding is like a fountain which gives life to those who use it [^LOne who possesses insight is a fountain of life],
but ·foolishness brings punishment to fools [or the instruction of foolish people is folly].

²³ Wise people’s ·minds [hearts] ·tell them what to say [^Lprovide insight to their mouth],
and that ·helps them be better teachers [enhances their teaching].