Proverbs 16:21
For the wise in heart is called intelligent, || And sweetness of lips increases learning.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20The wise in any matter finds good, || And whoever is trusting in YHWH, O his blessedness.
22Understanding [is] a fountain of life to its possessors, || The instruction of fools is folly.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2You have been beautified above the sons of men, || Grace has been poured into Your lips, || Therefore God has blessed You for all time.
Proverbs 10:13Wisdom is found in the lips of the intelligent, || And a rod [is] for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, || And the heart of fools [is] not right.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart has been wise, || My heart rejoices, even mine,
Ecclesiastes 12:10The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and [that] written [by] the upright—words of truth.
Luke 4:22and all were bearing testimony to Him, and were wondering at the gracious words that are coming forth out of His mouth, and they said, “Is this not 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 →