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Proverbs 16:21-23
New American Standard Bible

Chapter 16

21The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. 22Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it, But the discipline of fools is foolishness. 23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
King James Version

Chapter 16

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.
Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 16

21Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
22Insight is a fountain of life for its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech.
New Living Translation

Chapter 16

21The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.
22Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
23From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
English Standard Version

Chapter 16

21The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. 22Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
New International Version

Chapter 16

21The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.
22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
23The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
New King James Version

Chapter 16

21The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning. 22Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly. 23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
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