Proverbs 16:21 meaning and explanation

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

Proverbs 16:21, Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 16 gathers sayings that contrast wisdom with folly and commend humble trust in the LORD. In verse 21 the wise in heart are people whose wisdom is settled inward, not merely performed, and their character shapes how others name them: discerning.

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