Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
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- Proverbs 16:23–24 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
- Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.