Proverbs 16:21 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | The wise | לַחֲכַם | h2450 |
| 1 | in heart | לֵ֭ב | h3820 |
| 2 | shall be called | יִקָּרֵ֣א | h7121 |
| 3 | prudent | נָב֑וֹן | h995 |
| 4 | and the sweetness | וּמֶ֥תֶק | h4986 |
| 5 | of the lips | שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם | h8193 |
| 6 | increaseth | יֹסִ֥יף | h3254 |
| 7 | learning | לֶֽקַח׃ | h3948 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
World English Bible (WEB)
The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.