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Proverbs 16:23

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Proverbs 16:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Proverbs 16:23

Theological / Devotional

Teacheth his mouth. Perhaps meaning, "makes his speech wise." The judicious words of a wise man attract the hearers and make the truth more palatable (see 400).

By SdaBc