Proverbs 16:23
A wyse heart ordereth his mouth wisely, and ministreth learnyng vnto his lippes.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
In Context
24Fayre wordes are an hony combe, a refresshyng of the mynde, and health of the bones.
Cross References
Proverbs 15:7The lippes of the wise do sowe knowledge: but the heart of the foolishe do not so.
Proverbs 22:17Bowe downe thyne eare, and heare the wordes of the wise: applie thy mind vnto my doctrine:
Colossians 3:16Let the worde of God dwell in you richly in all wisdome, teachyng and admonisshyng your owne selues, in psalmes, and hymmes, and spirituall songes, singyng with grace in your heartes to the Lorde.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:23
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. Note, 1. There is always some good to be gotten by a wise and good man: His understanding is a well-spring of life to him, which always flows and can never be drawn dry; he has something to say upon all occasions that is instructive, and of use to those that will make use of it, things new and old to bring out of his treasure; at least, his understanding is a spring of life to himself, yielding him abundant… Read the whole commentary →