Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20He who gives heed to the word shall find good, and whoever trusts in LORD, happy is he.
22Understanding is a well-spring of life to him who has it, but the correction of fools is folly.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Thou are fairer than the sons of men. Grace is poured into thy lips. Therefore God has blessed thee forever.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of him who has discernment wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but the heart of the foolish, not so.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart will be glad, even mine.
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly--words of truth.
Luke 4:22And all witnessed to him, and wondered at the words of grace that proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is this not the son of Joseph?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:21
Benefits of Wisdom. 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord , happy is he. Note, 1. Prudence gains men respect and success: He that handles a matter wisely (that is master of his trade and makes it to appear he understands what he undertakes, that is considerate in his affairs, and, when he speaks or writes on any subject, does it pertinently) shall find good, shall come into good repute, and perhaps may make a good hand of it. 2. But it is piety only that will secure… Read the whole commentary →