Proverbs 16:21
Whoever is wise in heart shall be called prudent. And whoever is sweet in eloquence shall attain to what is greater.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20The learned in word shall find good things. And whoever hopes in the Lord is blessed.
22Learning is a fountain of life to one who possesses it. The doctrine of the foolish is senseless.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Our God is our refuge and strength, a helper in the tribulations that have greatly overwhelmed us.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of the wise, wisdom is discovered. And a rod is for the back of one who lacks heart.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if your soul will become wise, my heart will be glad with you.
Ecclesiastes 12:10He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full of truth.
Luke 4:22And everyone gave testimony to him. And they wondered at the words of grace that proceeded from 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 →