Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 16:23 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Proverbs 16:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise”
Proverbs 16:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Lev chakham yaskil pihu (לֵב חָכָם יַשְׂכִּיל פִּיהוּ, the heart of the wise teaches his mouth). The wise person's heart instructs their speech. Ve'al-sefataiv yosif leqach (וְעַל־שְׂפָתָיו יֹסִיף לֶקַח, and to his lips adds persuasiveness). Wisdom from the heart produces effective, persuasive speech. The proverb teaches inside-out transformation—wise hearts produce wise words. Jesus taught that the mouth speaks from the heart's overflow (Luke 6:45). Transformed hearts produce transformed speech.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:23
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“but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.”
“how can you”
“and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.”
“hymns”
“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom”
“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”