[Men] call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
KJV
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Parallel Translations
[Men] call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:23–24Isaiah 50:4Proverbs 15:7Proverbs 27:9James 3:17Luke 4:22John 7:461 Kings 3:12Proverbs 10:8Ecclesiastes 12:10Proverbs 23:15Psalms 45:2Romans 16:19
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