The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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Verse 23 is found in chapter 16 of Proverbs. The section focuses on government, pride, humility, and the power of words. Kings should hate wickedness and establish their authority through righteousness. Pride goes before destruction, while humility precedes honor. The heart may plan its way, but the Lord directs the steps; this statement summarizes one of the central tensions of biblical wisdom.
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Compare Proverbs 16:23 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Ein weises Herz redet klug und lehrt wohl.
El corazón del sabio hace prudente su boca; Y con sus labios aumenta la doctrina.
Celui qui est sage de coeur manifeste la sagesse par sa bouche, Et l'accroissement de son savoir paraît sur ses lèvres.
Il cuor dell’uomo savio rende avveduta la sua bocca, E aggiunge dottrina alle sue labbra
O coração do sábio instrui a sua boca, e aumenta o ensino dos seus lábios.
智慧人的心使他的口謹慎, 又使他的嘴唇增長學問。
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