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Selected Verse: Proverbs 16:21 - Strong Concordance

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Pr 16:21 Strong Concordance The wise [02450] in heart [03820] shall be called [07121] prudent [0995]: and the sweetness [04986] of the lips [08193] increaseth [03254] learning [03948].
  King James The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
wise in heart--who rightly consider duty.

sweetness of the lips--eloquent discourse, persuades and instructs others.
 
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13 In the lips [08193] of him that hath understanding [0995] wisdom [02451] is found [04672]: but a rod [07626] is for the back [01460] of him that is void [02638] of understanding [03820].
9 Give [05414] instruction to a wise [02450] man, and he will be yet wiser [02449]: teach [03045] a just [06662] man, and he will increase [03254] in learning [03948].
5 A wise [02450] man will hear [08085], and will increase [03254] learning [03948]; and a man of understanding [0995] shall attain [07069] unto wise counsels [08458]: