Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. 2 Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. 1
One Unity Resource 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 heeds the Word finds prosperity. 2 Whoever trusts in Adonai is blessed. 1
Cross References
Psalms 45:2You are the most excellent of the sons of men. 2 + 45:2. MP: Messiah speaks with gracious words. (Luke 4:22) Chen ·Grace· has anointed your lips, 2 therefore God has blessed you forever. 1
Proverbs 10:13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, 2 but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding. 1
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; 2 not so with the heart of fools. 1
Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, 2 then my heart will be glad, even mine: 1
Luke 4:22+ 4:22. MP: Messiah speaks with gracious words. (Ps 45:2) + 4:22 (+47) MP: Gracious words and most desirable are presented to the daughters of Jerusalem. (See also Ps 45:2). (Reason for fulfillment: Example of gracious words given to Jerusalem specifically). (Song of Songs 5:16) + 4:22. MP: Messiah is called Wonderful Counselor, by Christian interpretation this is one name. Judaism sees this as two names. “Wonderful” as in (Judges 13:18) by the Angel of Yahweh to Judge Manoah. Also “Counselor,” one who brings wisdom from God like Moses and Aaron did (Num 11:16-17). (Is 9:6b) All testified about him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth, and they said, “Is not this Joseph [May he add]’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 →