Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 16:21 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Proverbs 16:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”
Proverbs 16:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Lachakham-lev yiqqare navon (לַחֲכַם־לֵב יִקָּרֵא נָבוֹן, to the wise in heart will be called discerning). Wisdom earns a reputation for discernment. Umetoq sefatayim yosif leqach (וּמֶתֶק שְׂפָתַיִם יֹסִיף לֶקַח, and sweetness of lips adds learning). Metoq (מֶתֶק, sweetness) in speech increases (yasaf, יָסַף, add, increase) leqach (לֶקַח, learning, instruction, persuasiveness). Wise hearts and pleasant speech combine to maximize influence and teaching effectiveness. Believers should speak truth in lo...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:21
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“and adds learning to his lips.”
“that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning”
“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.”
“then peaceful”
“and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth”
“No man ever spoke like this man!”
“I have done according to your word: behold”
“and that which was written blamelessly”
“therefore God has blessed you forever.”