Proverbs 16:21
To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
In Context
20The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.
22A fountain of life [is] understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.
Cross References
Psalms 45:2Thou hast been beautified above the sons of men, Grace hath been poured into thy lips, Therefore hath God blessed thee to the age.
Proverbs 10:13In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod [is] for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools [is] not right.
Proverbs 23:15My son, if thy heart hath been wise, My heart rejoiceth, even mine,
Ecclesiastes 12:10The preacher sought to find out pleasing words, and, written [by] the upright, words of truth.
Luke 4:22and all were bearing testimony to him, and were wondering at the gracious words that are coming forth out of his mouth, and they said, '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 →