Proverbs 16:23
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”
לֶקַח
properly, something received, i.e. (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement
שָׂפָה
lips/ his
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שָׂפָה
Lip, edge, shore. Saphah. My lips shall praise You. The lips are the instrument of praise. What comes out of your mouth reveals the condition of your heart.
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שָׂכַל
it gives insight to
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שָׂכַל
To be wise, to understand, to prosper. Sakal. The wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky. True wisdom leads to both understanding and fruitfulness.
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לֵב
the heart of
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לֵב
Heart, mind, will. Leb. The centre of human personality. Guard your heart above all else for everything you do flows from it.
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פֶּה
mouth/ his
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פֶּה
Mouth. Peh. The mouth of the LORD has spoken. God's mouth never speaks empty words. Every word He speaks will be fulfilled.
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יָסַף
it adds
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יָסַף
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
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חָכָם
a wise person
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חָכָם
wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
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