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Proverbs 16:21

“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
King James Version (KJV)

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Other Translations of Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetnesse of the lips increaseth learning.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Proverbs chapter 16

The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
- Basic English Bible

The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- Darby Bible

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.
- Douay Rheims Bible

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- Webster's Bible

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
- World English Bible

To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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