Matthew Henry · Verse 23
The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others.
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
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.
ASV
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
BBE
The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
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