21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent and [a]the sweetness of the lips shall increase doctrine.

22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto them that have it: and the [b]instruction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lips.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:21 The sweet words of consolation, which come forth of a godly heart.
  2. Proverbs 16:22 Either that which the wicked teach others, or else it is folly to teach them that are malicious.

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