Proverbs 16:21-23

New American Standard Bible 1995

²¹ The ^(A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of ^[a]speech ^(B)increases ^[b]persuasiveness.
²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it,
But the discipline of fools is folly.
²³ The ^(C)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds ^[c]persuasiveness to his lips.