Proverbs 16:21-23
Wycliffe Bible
21 He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things. (He who is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he who useth sweet, or pleasant, speech, shall increase his knowledge/shall help others to learn.)
22 The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth (it); the teaching of fools is folly.
23 The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips. (The heart of a wise person shall teach his mouth; and his lips shall bring an increase of favour.)
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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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