Proverbs 16:23

"The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips."

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All Translations

BBE BBE

The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

DBY DBY

The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.

KJV King James Version

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

WBT WBT

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

WEB WEB

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

YLT YLT

The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,