Proverbs 16:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 16:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 16:23 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 16:23 — KJV
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise”
— Proverbs 16:23 (KJV)
Proverbs 16:23 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 16:23
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. gracious: Heb. grace”
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“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. a prating...: Heb. a fool of lips fall: Heb. be beaten”
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“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
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“Then said Absalom, Call now Hushai the Archite also, and let us hear likewise what he saith. what...: Heb. what is in his mouth”
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“Till he fill thy mouth with laughing, and thy lips with rejoicing. rejoicing: Heb. shouting for joy”
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