Strong's Lexicon The wise לַחֲכַם־ (la·ḥă·ḵam-) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 2450: 1) wise, wise (man) 1a) skilful (in technical work) 1b) wise (in administration) 1c) shrewd, crafty, cunning, wily, subtle 1d) learned, shrewd (class of men) 1e) prudent 1f) wise (ethically and religiously) in heart לֵ֭ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage will be called יִקָּרֵ֣א (yiq·qā·rê) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7121: 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen discerning, נָב֑וֹן (nā·ḇō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 995: 1) to discern, understand, consider 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to perceive, discern 1a2) to understand, know (with the mind) 1a3) to observe, mark, give heed to, distinguish, consider 1a4) to have discernment, insight, understanding 1b) (Niphal) to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to understand 1c2) to cause to understand, give understanding, teach 1d) (Hithpolel) to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently 1e) (Polel) to teach, instruct 2) (TWOT) prudent, regard and pleasant וּמֶ֥תֶק (ū·me·ṯeq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 4986: 1) sweetness speech שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם (p̄ā·ṯa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's Hebrew 8193: 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc) increases יֹסִ֥יף (yō·sîp̄) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3254: 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again learning. לֶֽקַח׃ (le·qaḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3948: 1) learning, teaching, insight 1a) instruction (obj) 1b) teaching (thing taught) 1b1) teaching-power 1b2) persuasiveness Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThe wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. Young's Literal Translation To the wise in heart is called, ‘Intelligent,’ And sweetness of lips increaseth learning. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. New American Standard Bible The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. King James Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Parallel Verses New International Version The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. New Living Translation The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive. English Standard Version The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. New American Standard Bible The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. King James Bible The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning. International Standard Version The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction. NET Bible The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness. American Standard Version The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. English Revised Version The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Young's Literal Translation To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning. Cross References Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Proverbs 16:22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Hosea 14:9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. Proverbs 16:19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Jump to Previous Discerning Discernment Good Heart Increased Increases Increaseth Instruction Intelligent Lips Persuasiveness Pleasant Pleasantness Pleasing Promote Promotes Prudent Sense Speech Sweetness Understanding Wise Wise-Hearted WordsJump to Next Discerning Discernment Good Heart Increased Increases Increaseth Instruction Intelligent Lips Persuasiveness Pleasant Pleasantness Pleasing Promote Promotes Prudent Sense Speech Sweetness Understanding Wise Wise-Hearted WordsLinks Proverbs 16:21 NIVProverbs 16:21 NLT Proverbs 16:21 ESV Proverbs 16:21 NASB Proverbs 16:21 KJV Proverbs 16:21 Bible Apps Proverbs 16:21 Parallel Proverbs 16:21 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:21 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:21 French Bible Proverbs 16:21 German Bible Proverbs 16:21 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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