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Proverbs 16:21-23
New International Version - UK

21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.[a]

22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,
    but folly brings punishment to fools.

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,
    and their lips promote instruction.[b]

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
  2. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
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