Proverbs 16:21
Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Therefore will we not fear when the earth is troubled, and the mountains are removed into the depths of the seas. 1
Proverbs 10:13He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the + 10:13 Lit. heartless man, Hebraism. fool with a rod.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise are bound by discretion: but the hearts of the foolish are not safe.
Proverbs 23:15Son, if your heart be wise, you shall also gladden my heart;
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought diligently to find out acceptable words, and a correct writing, 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 →