Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, 2 and adds learning to his lips. 1

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In The King James Version

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

In Context

22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, 2 but the punishment of fools is their folly. 1

24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, 2 sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 45:1My heart overflows with a noble theme. 2 I recite my verses for the king. 2 My tongue is like the pen of a skillful writer. 1

Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; 2 not so with the heart of fools. 1

Proverbs 22:17Turn your ear, and sh'ma ·hear obey· the words of the wise. 2 Apply your heart to my teaching. 1

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 →

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