Proverbs 16:21
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 16:21 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wer weisen Herzens ist, wird verständig genannt; und Süßigkeit der Lippen mehrt die Lehre.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
El sabio de corazón es llamado entendido: y la dulzura de labios aumentará la doctrina.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
O sábio de coração será chamado de prudente; e a doçura dos lábios aumentará a instrução.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Aquele que é sábio de coração é chamado de prudente; a doçura da voz melhora a capacidade de ensinar.
📖 Proverbs 16:21 in Context
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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