Proverbs 16:21
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”Proverbs 16:21
What Does Proverbs 16:21 Mean?
Proverbs 16:21 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Wisdom, and Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 4:29“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”Colossians 4:6“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”Proverbs 16:23“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”Proverbs 27:9“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”Proverbs 15:7“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”Isaiah 50:4“The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.”Matthew 12:35“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”Ecclesiastes 12:10“The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.”Luke 4:22“And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”John 7:46“The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.”1 Kings 3:12“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”Job 4:3“Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.”Job 6:25“How forcible are right words! but what doth your arguing reprove?”Psalms 45:2“Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.”Proverbs 10:8“The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.”Proverbs 20:15“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”Proverbs 22:18“For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.”Proverbs 23:15“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.”Ecclesiastes 10:12“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”
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