Proverbs 16:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:21 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:21 — KJV
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
— Proverbs 16:21 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:21 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:21
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise”
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“And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:21: wise, heart, called
“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. a prating...: Heb. a fool of lips fall: Heb. be beaten”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:21: wise, heart, lips
“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 16:21: wise, heart, lips
“The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.”
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