Proverbs 16:23
16:22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise
KJV
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
What does Proverbs 16:23 mean?
Proverbs 16:23 is a verse in the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include לֵב (lêb), חָכָם (châkâm), שָׂכַל (sâkal). It connects to 12 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Cross-references
Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. beautiful: Heb. beauty and glory them: Heb. the escaping
Isaiah 42:21The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. it: or, him
Isaiah 45:8Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
Isaiah 53:2For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
Matthew 3:17And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Matthew 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
2 Corinthians 5:21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Ephesians 1:6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
1 John 5:20And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
1 John 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Verses like this
Other verses that share key original-language words with Proverbs 16:23.
And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.
Exodus 28:32And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent.
Exodus 31:6And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;
Exodus 39:23And there was an hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of an habergeon, with a band round about the hole, that it should not rend.
Exodus 9:34And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants.
Genesis 8:21And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination
Frequently asked questions
What does Proverbs 16:23 say?
Proverbs 16:23 (King James Version) reads: "The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise"
Is Proverbs 16:23 in the Old or New Testament?
Proverbs 16:23 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Proverbs.
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