Proverbs 16:21 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,` And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
English ASV
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
English Amplified
The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
English EASY 2024
If you have wise thoughts, people will say that you know what is right. If you speak kind words, people will accept your teaching.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
People will know if someone is wise. Those who choose their words carefully can be very convincing.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
English God's Word - GW 1995
The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
English KJV 1611
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
English LSB
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of lips increases learning.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
The wise of heart will be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
The wise man is esteemed for his discernment, yet pleasing speech increases his persuasiveness.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Pleasant words make people want to learn more.
English NIV
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
English NKJ 1982
The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
English NLT
The wise are known for their understanding, and instruction is appreciated if it's well presented.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
The one with a wise heart is called “discerning,” and speaking sweetly to others makes your teaching even more convincing.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
The wise man is known by his common sense, and a pleasant teacher is the best.
English Tyndale 1537
Who so hath a wise understanding is called to counsel: but he that can speak fair, getteth more riches.