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Proverbs 16:21-23
1599 Geneva Bible
Proverbs 16:21-23
1599 Geneva Bible
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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- Proverbs 16:21 The sweet words of consolation, which come forth of a godly heart.
- Proverbs 16:22 Either that which the wicked teach others, or else it is folly to teach them that are malicious.
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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