Proverbs 16:21
The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 45:2\45:1\My heart is flowing over with good things; my words are of that which I have made for a king; my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart becomes wise, I, even I, will be glad in heart;
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.
Luke 4:22And they were all giving witness, with wonder, to the words of grace which came from his mouth: and they said, Is not this 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 →