Proverbs 16:21
People say that those who are wise learn what is right/good behavior, and those who talk pleasantly are able to influence others to do what is right.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20Those who heed good teaching/instruction will prosper; happy are those who trust in Yahweh.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2O King, you are the most handsome man in the world, and you always speak [MTY] eloquently, because God has always blessed you.
Proverbs 10:13Those who have good sense say [MTY] what is wise, but people who do not have good sense must be punished.
Proverbs 15:7What wise people teach [MTY] causes others to know much more, but foolish people cannot teach others what is useful.
Proverbs 23:15My son/child, if you [SYN] become wise, I [SYN] will be very happy.
Ecclesiastes 12:10I searched for the right words, and what I have written is reliable and true.
Luke 4:22At first everyone there spoke well about him, and they were amazed at the charming words that he spoke. But then some of them said, “◄He is only Joseph’s son!/Isn’t he only Joseph’s son?► [RHQ] So ◄ it is useless for us(exc) to listen to what he says!/why should we(exc) listen to what he says?► [RHQ]”
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 →