Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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Gill's Exposition
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,.... That is, a man that is wise in heart, as in Pro 16:21; his heart will teach his mouth what to say, when to say it, and before whom; it will prompt him to…
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
Solomon had commended eloquence, or the sweetness of the lips (Pro 16:21), and seemed to prefer it before wisdom; but here he corrects himself, as it were, and shows that unless there be a good…
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