King James Bible
KJVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:21
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:21 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. | |
World English BibleWEB | The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
World English Bible
WEBThe wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTTo the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
King James Bible
KJVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
American Standard Version
ASVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
World English Bible
WEBThe wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTTo the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.