The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

2450 [e]
ḥā·ḵām
חָ֭כָם
of the wise
Adj‑ms

7919 [e]
yaś·kîl
יַשְׂכִּ֣יל
teaches
V‑Hifil‑Imperf‑3ms

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6310 [e] pî·hū; פִּ֑יהוּ his mouth N‑msc | 3ms

5921 [e]
wə·‘a·lś-
וְעַל־
and to
Conj‑w | Prep

8193 [e]
p̄ā·ṯāw,
שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו
his lips
N‑fdc | 3ms

3254 [e]
yō·sîp̄
יֹסִ֥יף
adds
V‑Hifil‑Imperf‑3ms

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3948 [e] le·qaḥ. לֶֽקַח׃ learning N‑ms

Parallel Strong's

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.New American Standard Bible
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips. King James Bible
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

Parallel Verses

International Standard Version
A wise person's thoughts control his words, and his speech promotes instruction.American Standard Version
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.Young's Literal Translation
The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

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