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Proverbs 9:9
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9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;
teach the righteous, and he will learn more.(A)

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Proverbs 9:9
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9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
    teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.(A)

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Proverbs 16:21
Christian Standard Bible

21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech[a] increases learning.(A)

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  1. 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
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Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.[a](A)

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
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Proverbs 16:23
Christian Standard Bible

23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
it adds learning to his speech.[a](A)

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  1. 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips
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Proverbs 16:23
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23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,(A)
    and their lips promote instruction.[a](B)

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
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