Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips he increaseth information.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
In Context
22Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.
24[Like] the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.
Cross References
Job 15:2Should a wise man utter windy knowledge, and fill his inward parts with the east wind?
Psalms 45:1“To the chief musician upon Shoshannim, by the sons of Korach, a Maskil, a song of love.” (45:2) My heart swelleth with a good speech; I say, “My works shall be for the king:” my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge; but the heart of fools is not reliable.
Proverbs 22:17Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.
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 →