Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Noyes Bible
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 giveth heed to the word shall find good; And he who trusteth in the LORD, happy is he!
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Thou art the fairest of the sons of men; Grace is poured upon thy lips; For God hath blessed thee for ever!
Proverbs 10:13Upon the lips of a man of understanding wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that lacketh understanding.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread abroad knowledge; But the heart of the foolish is not sound.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart shall rejoice, even mine;
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and to write correctly words of truth.
Luke 4:22And they all spoke in his praise, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded from his mouth; and they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
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 →