Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
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Cross references
- Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
- Matthew 12:34–35 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.
- Proverbs 22:17–18 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise — apply your mind to my knowledge — for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.