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Berean Standard Bible

“The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.”

Proverbs 16:21

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Solomon turns to the power of speech in teaching and persuasion. He links wisdom to the way ideas are communicated.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

World English Bible (WEB)

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

King James Version (KJV)

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El sabio de corazón es llamado entendido: y la dulzura de labios aumentará la doctrina.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al sabio de corazón, se le llama inteligente; los labios convincentes promueven el saber.

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