Proverbs 16:21
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
In context
18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
21 The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. 22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. 24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:21 in the KJV
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:21 in the NIV
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.