Cross references
Proverbs 16:23
The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23 has 6 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 2 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Proverbs 15:28 (9 votes) and Matthew 12:34–35 (4 votes). 16 other verses point back to it. It links with 6 other books, from Job 4 to Colossians 4.
Which verses does Proverbs 16:23 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Proverbs 15:289 votes
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
- Matthew 12:34–354 votes
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.
- Proverbs 22:17–182 votes
Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise—apply your mind to my knowledge— for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
- Colossians 3:162 votes
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- Psalm 37:30–311 vote
The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.
- Psalm 45:11 vote
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Which verses point to Proverbs 16:23?
The 10 strongest of 16.