23
The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Christian Standard Bible
The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth; it adds learning to his speech.
English Standard Version
The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
King James Version
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
New American Standard Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
New King James Version
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
New Living Translation
From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.
World English Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.