Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
World Messianic 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. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2You are the most excellent of the sons of men. Grace has anointed your lips, therefore God has blessed you forever.
Proverbs 10:13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad, even mine.
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
Luke 4:22All testified about him and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, “Isn’t 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 →