Other translations
American Standard Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The wise of heart knows understanding, and he whose lips are sweet will increase learning.
Darby Bible Translation
The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
God's Word
The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
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.
New American Standard Bible
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
The World English Bible
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
EasyEnglish Bible
If you have wise thoughts, people will say that you know what is right. If you speak kind words, people will accept your teaching.
Young‘s Literal Translation
To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
New Life Version
The wise in heart will be called understanding. And to speak in a pleasing way helps people know what you say is right.
The Voice Bible
The wise at heart have a reputation for understanding; pleasant words make the lips more persuasive.
Living Bible
The wise man is known by his common sense, and a pleasant teacher is the best.
New Catholic Bible
A wise man is esteemed for being pleasant, and his friendly words increase his influence.
Legacy Standard Bible
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of lips increases learning.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The wise in heart is called a man of understanding; and the sweetness of the lips shall increase doctrine.
Christian Standard Bible
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
Amplified Bible © 1954
The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].
New Century Version
The wise are known for their understanding. Their pleasant words make them better teachers.
The Message
A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one’s reputation.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A wise heart will be called discerning, and appealing speech increases learning.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Good News Translation®
A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
Wycliffe Bible
He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things. (He who is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he who useth sweet, or pleasant, speech, shall increase his knowledge/shall help others to learn.)
Contemporary English Version
Good judgment proves that you are wise, and if you speak kindly, you can teach others.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Common English Bible © 2011
The skilled mind is called discerning, and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
Amplified Bible © 2015
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
English Standard Version Anglicised
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment, and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.
New American Standard Bible
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
The Expanded Bible
The wise of heart ·are known for their [L will be called] understanding. Their ·pleasant [sweet] words ·make them better teachers [enhance their teaching].
Tree of Life Version
The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness.
Revised Standard Version
The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
New International Reader's Version
Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.
BRG Bible
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Complete Jewish Bible
A wise-hearted person is said to have discernment, and sweetness of speech adds to learning.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
The chacham lev shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the sfatayim (lips) adds to learning.
Names of God Bible
The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
Modern English Version
The wise in heart will be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
Easy-to-Read Version
People will know if someone is wise. Those who choose their words carefully can be very convincing.
International Children’s Bible
A wise person is known for his understanding. He wins people to his side with pleasant words.
Lexham English Bible
The wise of heart is called perceptive, but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.
New International Version - UK
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.