King James Bible
KJVThe heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 16:23 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 heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. | |
World English BibleWEB | The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. |