Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
In Context
22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Cross References
Job 15:2“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?
Psalms 45:1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
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 →