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Proverbs 16:21-23
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
Proverbs 16:21-23
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.
22 Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.
23 The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.
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Proverbs 16:21-23
New International Version
Proverbs 16:21-23
New International Version
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,(B)
but folly brings punishment to fools.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
- Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
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