Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
22Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2(45-3) Thou art fairer than the children of men; grace is poured upon thy lips; therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of him that hath discernment 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 the heart of the foolish is not stedfast.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart will be glad, even mine;
Ecclesiastes 12:10Koheleth sought to find out words of delight, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
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 →