Proverbs 16:21
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
22 Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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Sammenlign
- ÅB
- Den som er vis i hjertet, blir kalt forstandig, og leppers sødme fremmer lærdom.
- OTB
- De vise i hjertet kalles kloke, og vennlighet i tale øker overtalelsesevnen.
- B1930
- Den som er vis i hjertet, blir kalt forstandig, og lebers sødme fremmer lærdom.
- BSB
- The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- KJV
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- WEB
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
- ASV
- The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- DARBY
- The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- BLB
- The one wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases learning.
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Kryssreferanser
Proverbs 16:23–24
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Les i sammenhengIsaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
Les i sammenhengProverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
Les i sammenhengProverbs 27:9
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.
Les i sammenhengJames 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Les i sammenhengLuke 4:22
All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
Les i sammenhengJohn 7:46
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
Les i sammenhengProverbs 10:8
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
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