Proverbs 16:21
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- 71 Heb “wise of heart” (so ).
- 72 Heb “to the wise of heart it will be called discerning.” This means that the wise of heart, those who make wise decisions (“heart” being the metonymy), will gain a reputation of being the discerning ones.
- 73 Heb “sweetness of lips.” The term “lips” is a metonymy of cause, meaning what is said. It is a genitive of specification. The idea of “sweetness” must be gracious and friendly words. The teaching will be well-received because it is both delightful and persuasive (cf. “pleasant words promote instruction”).
- 74 Heb “teaching” or “receptivity”; “learning”; “instruction.”
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
The wise in heart are called discerning,
and gracious words promote instruction.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech increases learning.
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NLTNew Living Translation
The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The wise of heart is called perceptive,
but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.
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KJV 1900King James Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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