Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Matthew 12:34–35 Ye offspring of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
- Proverbs 22:17–18 Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.