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Berean Standard Bible

“The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.”

Proverbs 16:23

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Proverbs links the inner life to outward speech and behavior. This verse describes how the heart shapes the mouth.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

World English Bible (WEB)

The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

King James Version (KJV)

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El corazón del sabio hace prudente su boca; y con sus labios aumenta la doctrina.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

De la mente del sabio provienen palabras sabias; sus palabras promueven la enseñanza.

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