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Proverbs 16:23

Words and speechWisdom

21 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.

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.

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BSB
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
KJV
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
WEB
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
ASV
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
DARBY
The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
BLB
The heart of the wise causes his mouth to act wisely, and upon his lips he increases learning.
ÅB
Den vises hjerte gjør hans munn forstandig og legger mere og mere lærdom på hans lepper.
OTB
De vises hjerte gjør deres munn klok, og deres lepper fremmer læring.
B1930
Den vises hjerte gjør hans munn forstandig og legger mere og mere lærdom på hans leber.

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