Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Cross References
Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus declared, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Proverbs 16:22
Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.

Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Hosea 14:9
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.


Treasury of Scripture
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

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Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.



Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.



Proverbs 23:15
My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

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Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.



Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.



Proverbs 27:9
Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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