Proverbs 16:21-24

21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
and pleasant words promote instruction.

22 Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,
but folly brings punishment to fools.

23 A wise man’s heart guides his mouth,
and his lips promote instruction.

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Cross References for Proverbs 16:21-24

Proverbs 23:15 - My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad; Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 23:15

Isaiah 50:4 - The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:4

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

Proverbs 20:15 - Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:15

Proverbs 27:9 - Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from h... Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:9

1 Kings 3:12 - I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:12

Proverbs 15:7 - The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:7

Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29

Ecclesiastes 12:10 - The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:10 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 12:10

Romans 16:19 - Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I am full of joy over you; but I want you to be wis... Click to read the verse Romans 16:19 Click to read the verse Romans 16:19

Job 4:3 - Think how you have instructed many, how you have strengthened feeble hands. Click to read the verse Job 4:3 Click to read the verse Job 4:3

Proverbs 16:23-24 - A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:23-24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:23-24

Luke 4:22 - All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t thi... Click to read the verse Luke 4:22 Click to read the verse Luke 4:22

Psalms 45:2 - You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has bl... Click to read the verse Psalms 45:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 45:2

John 7:46 - “No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards declared. Click to read the verse John 7:46 Click to read the verse John 7:46

Proverbs 22:18 - for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 22:18

Proverbs 10:8 - The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:8