KJV
ASV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
ESV
21. The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
ERVEN
21. People will know if someone is wise. Those who choose their words carefully can be very convincing.
NLT
21. The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.
WEB
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
NET
21. The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
NLV
21. The wise in heart will be called understanding. And to speak in a pleasing way helps people know what you say is right.
HCSB
21. Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
YLT
21. To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,` And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
LITV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and sweetness of lips increases learning.
RV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
NCV
21. The wise are known for their understanding. Their pleasant words make them better teachers.
MKJV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
AKJV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
LXXEN
21. Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
KJV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
AMP
21. The wise in heart are called prudent, understanding, and knowing, and winsome speech increases learning [in both speaker and listener].
KJVP
21. The wise H2450 in heart H3820 NMS shall be called H7121 VNY3MS prudent H995 : and the sweetness H4986 W-NMS of the lips H8193 NFD increaseth H3254 VHY3MS learning H3948 .
YLT
21. To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,` And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
ASV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
WEB
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
NASB
21. The wise man is esteemed for his discernment, yet pleasing speech increases his persuasiveness.
ESV
21. The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
RV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
RSV
21. The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
NKJV
21. The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
MKJV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
AKJV
21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
NRSV
21. The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
NIV
21. The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.
NIRV
21. Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Pleasant words make people want to learn more.
NLT
21. The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.
MSG
21. A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one's reputation.
GNB
21. A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
NET
21. The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
ERVEN
21. People will know if someone is wise. Those who choose their words carefully can be very convincing.