Proverbs 16:21-23
International Standard Version
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Anyone who has understanding is a fountain of life,
but foolishness brings punishment to fools.
23 A wise person’s thoughts[a] control his words,
and his speech promotes instruction.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit. heart
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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