Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

Cross References (6)

  • Proverbs 15:28 (9)

    The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

  • Matthew 12:34–35 (4)

    You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

  • Colossians 3:16 (2)

    Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing ps

  • Proverbs 22:17–18 (2)

    Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge—

  • Psalms 45:1 (1)

    For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a n

  • Psalms 37:30–31 (1)

    The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.