Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that has it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2You are fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into your lips: therefore God has blessed you for ever.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of him that has understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish does not so.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if yours heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
Ecclesiastes 12:10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
Luke 4:22And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words (o. logos) which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not 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 →