[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.
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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