Proverbs 16:21
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech rincreases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21 — The New International Version (NIV)
21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
and gracious words promote instruction.
Proverbs 16:21 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:21 — New Living Translation (NLT)
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:21 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Proverbs 16:21 — New Century Version (NCV)
21 The wise are known for their understanding.
Their pleasant words make them better teachers.
Proverbs 16:21 — American Standard Version (ASV)
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent;
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:21 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
21 The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:21 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
21 The person who is truly wise is called understanding,
and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
Proverbs 16:21 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech increases learning.
Proverbs 16:21 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.
Pleasant words make people want to learn more.
Proverbs 16:21 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
21 The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.