Proverbs 16:23
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23The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to their lips.
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In other versions
ESVEnglish Standard Version
The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,
and their lips promote instruction.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
it adds learning to his speech.
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NLTNew Living Translation
From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
The heart of the wise will make his mouth judicious,
and upon his lips, it will add persuasiveness.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,
And addeth learning to his lips.
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