Proverbs 16:21
Compared across 30 translations
English
The wise in heart will be called understanding,And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
A wise person gets known for insight; gracious words add to one’s reputation.
The wise in heart will be called understanding,And sweetness of [j]speech increases [k]persuasiveness.
Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.[b]
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.[b]
The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.
Arabic
الْحَكِيمُ الْقَلْبِ يُدْعَى فَهِيماً، وَعُذُوبَةُ الْمَنْطِقِ تَزِيدُ مِنْ قُوَّةِ الإِقْنَاعِ.
Danish
Den vise kendes på sin sunde fornuft, velvalgte ord bliver der lyttet til.
German
Man verlässt sich auf das Urteil eines vernünftigen Menschen; und wenn er dazu noch gut reden kann, wird man viel von ihm lernen.
Spanish
Al sabio de corazón se le llama inteligente; los labios convincentes promueven el saber.
Al sabio de corazón se le llama inteligente; los labios convincentes promueven el saber.
French
Qui a le cœur sage sera reconnu comme intelligent,et les paroles aimables sont d’autant plus persuasives.
Hiligaynon
Ang maalamon nga tawo ginakilala nga may husto nga pag-intiendi, kag kon manami siya maghambal makatuon ang iban sa iya.
Japanese
知恵のある人は聡明な人と呼ばれ、人に好かれる最高の教師です。
Korean
마음이 지혜로운 자는 총명하다는 말을 듣고 호감을 주는 말은 설득력을 크게 한다.
nl
Iemand met een wijs hart zal verstandig worden genoemd en zijn woorden zullen goede lessen in zich bergen.
Portuguese
O sábio de coração é considerado prudente;quem fala com equilíbrio promove a instrução[b].
O indivíduo sábio será conhecido pelo seu bom senso;quem ensina será mais persuasivo se empregar palavras adequadas.
Romanian
Cine are o inimă înţeleaptă este numit priceput şi dulceaţa buzelor sporeşte receptivitatea.[d]
Russian
Мудрого сердцем зовут понимающим, и приятная речь прибавит убедительности.
Мудрого сердцем зовут понимающим, и приятная речь прибавит убедительности.
Мудрого сердцем зовут понимающим, и приятная речь прибавит убедительности.
Мудрого сердцем зовут понимающим,и приятная речь прибавит убедительности.
Swedish
Den vise kallas förståndig, och vältalighet främjar lärdomen.
Thai
คนจิตใจฉลาดได้ชื่อว่า “สุขุมมองการณ์ไกล”และคำพูดที่อ่อนหวานเพิ่มความน่าเชื่อถือ[b]
zh-Hant
智者以明辨著稱, 甜言能說服人心。