Proverbs 16:23 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | The heart | לֵ֣ב | h3820 |
| 1 | of the wise | חָ֭כָם | h2450 |
| 2 | teacheth | יַשְׂכִּ֣יל | h7919 |
| 3 | his mouth | פִּ֑יהוּ | h6310 |
| 4 | וְעַל | h5921 | |
| 5 | to his lips | שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו | h8193 |
| 6 | and addeth | יֹסִ֥יף | h3254 |
| 7 | learning | לֶֽקַח׃ | h3948 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.
World English Bible (WEB)
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,