Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.
22Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Thou art fairer than the sons of men; grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but not so the heart of the foolish.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words; and that which was written is upright, words of truth.
Luke 4:22And all bore witness to him, and wondered at the words of grace which were coming out of 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 →