Proverbs Chapter 16 verse 23 Holy Bible
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
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The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
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The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
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The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
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The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 23. - The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth. Out of the abundance of his heart the wise man speaks; the spirit within him finds fit utterance. Pectus est quod disertos facit. The thought and mind control the outward expression and make it eloquent and persuasive (comp. Proverbs 15:2). And addeth learning to his lips; Vulgate, "addeth grace." But lekach, which means properly "reception," "taking in," is best rendered "learning," as in ver. 21; Proverbs 1:5, etc. The intellect and knowledge of the wise display themselves in their discourse. Delitzsch, "Learning mounteth up to his lips." Ecclus. 21:26, "The heart of fools is in their mouth; but the mouth of the wise is in their heart." Septuagint, "The heart of the wise will consider what proceedeth from his mouth; and on his lips he will carry prudence (ἐπιγνωμοσύνην)."
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(23)Addeth learning to his lips.--His wisdom and learning do not remain hidden in his heart, but continually rise to his lips, like the waters of an everflowing fountain, for the instruction of others.