Cross references
Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning,
and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21 has 13 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 5 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 16:23–24 (11 votes) and Proverbs 15:7 (6 votes). 13 other verses point back to it. It links with 13 other books, from 1 Kings 3 to James 3.
Which verses does Proverbs 16:21 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Proverbs 16:23–2411 votes
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- Proverbs 15:76 votes
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
- Isaiah 50:46 votes
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
- Proverbs 27:95 votes
Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.
- James 3:174 votes
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- Luke 4:223 votes
All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
- John 7:463 votes
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
- 1 Kings 3:122 votes
behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.
- Psalm 45:22 votes
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
- Proverbs 10:82 votes
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
- Proverbs 23:152 votes
- Ecclesiastes 12:102 votes
- Romans 16:191 vote
Which verses point to Proverbs 16:21?
The 10 strongest of 13.