Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
In other versions
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
ASV
The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
BBE
The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
DBY
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
WEB
The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,
YLT
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.
ENG
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
WBT
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
BSB
In context
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.
23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.