Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart, shall be called intelligent, and, sweetness of lips, increaseth persuasiveness.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
22A well-spring of life, is discretion to its owner, but, the correction of the foolish, is folly.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Most beautiful thou art, beyond the sons of men, Graciousness hath been poured forth by thy lips, For this cause, hath God blessed thee, to times age-abiding.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of the intelligent, is found wisdom, but, a rod, is for the back of him that lacketh sense.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise, scatter abroad knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, is not right.
Proverbs 23:15My son! if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Proclaimer sought to find out words giving delight, and to note down rightly, the words of truth.
Luke 4:22And, all, were bearing witness to him, and marvelling at the words of favour which were proceeding out of his mouth; and they were saying—Is not, this, the, son of Joseph?
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 →