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Proverbs 16:21 KJV
Proverbs · chapter 16 · verse 21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.Proverbs 16:21 · King James Version
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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Key words (Strong's)
- increasethyâçaphto add or augmentH3254 →
- sweetnessmetheqfiguratively, pleasantnessH4986 →
- prudentbîynto separate mentallyH995 →
- calledqârâʼto call out toH7121 →
- heartlêbthe heartH3820 →
- wisechâkâmwiseH2450 →
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Note, 1. Those that have solid wisdom will have the credit of it; it will gain them reputation, and they shall be called prudent grave men, and a deference will be paid to their judgment. Do that which is wise and good and thou shalt have the praise of the same. 2.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary