proverbs-16:23-24

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Proverbs 16:1-33

Shall we turn now to Proverbs 16:1-33 , the sixteenth chapter and begin our study this evening.The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD ( Proverbs 16:1 ).God works in our lives even when we're not aware of it. If we're a child of God, God is continually working in our lives. It's amazing how many times we say things that we don't realize that at the time we are saying it, but actually it's a word from the Lord. It just comes up. God prepares your... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 16:1-33

Proverbs 16:1 . The preparations of the heart in man. As the field must be plowed, and the soil prepared for the seeds, so the heart of man must be prepared for grace. Afflictions in Egypt disposed the Hebrews to cry, and instruction must prepare the soul of the ignorant for conversion. When the conscience is oppressed with sin, and the body groans with pain, then we pray in the Spirit, and the Lord graciously accords the answer of our tongue. The Versions vary the reading, but the above is... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 16:23-24

Proverbs 16:23-24The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.Ideal eloquenceThese two verses lead us to infer several things concerning true eloquence.I. It is the utterance of the true heart. “The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth.”1. It is when the genuinely patriotic heart “teacheth the mouth” of the statesman that his speeches are really eloquent, and that his voice bends the senate to his will.2. It is when the genuinely justice-loving heart “teacheth the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 16:23

Pro 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Ver. 23. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth. ] Frameth his speech for him, and seasoneth it with salt of grace, ere it sets it as a dish before the hearers. Nescit poeuitenda loqui qui proferenda prius suo tradidit examini, saith Cassiodore. a He cannot lightly speak amiss that weighs his words before he utters them. The voice which is made in the mouth is nothing so melodious as that which comes from... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Proverbs 16:24

Pro 16:24 Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Ver. 24. Pleasant words are as a honeycomb. ] Dainty and delicious, such as "the preacher set himself to search out"; Ecc 12:10 such as his father David found God’s words to be; Psa 119:103 "wells of salvation." Isa 12:3 "Breasts of consolation"; Isa 66:11 the honey drops of Christ’s mouth. Son 5:16 Oh, hang upon his holy lips, as they did! Luk 19:48 Hast thou found honey with Samson? Eat it as he did.... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 16:23

heart: Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 22:17, Proverbs 22:18, Psalms 37:30, Psalms 37:31, Psalms 45:1, Matthew 12:34, Matthew 12:35, Colossians 3:16 teacheth: Heb. maketh wise Reciprocal: Job 4:4 - upholden Job 8:10 - utter words Proverbs 5:2 - thy lips Proverbs 16:21 - wise Proverbs 27:9 - so read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant: Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:23, Proverbs 15:26, Proverbs 23:16, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 25:12, Proverbs 27:9, Deuteronomy 32:2, Song of Solomon 4:11, John 20:19-Ecclesiastes : an: Proverbs 24:13, Proverbs 24:14, Psalms 19:10, Psalms 119:103, Jeremiah 15:16 health: Proverbs 3:8, Proverbs 4:22 Reciprocal: Job 4:4 - upholden Proverbs 12:25 - but Proverbs 15:4 - A wholesome Proverbs 16:21 - the sweetness Proverbs 20:15 - but Proverbs 31:26 - in her Song of Solomon 7:9 - the roof... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Proverbs 16:23

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.Teacheth — Directs him what to speak, and keeps him from speaking foolishly.Addeth — Enables him to speak learnedly and wisely. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:23

23. Teacheth his mouth Makes it prudent, skilful, wise. Addeth learning, etc. Increases the instruction upon his lips; that is, makes his discourse more edifying. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 16:24

24. Pleasant words Or, words of kindness. Comp. Proverbs 15:26. Honey-comb Comp. Psalms 19:10. Bones The word “bones” stands for the whole body or person. It often happens that a few kind words do a man’s body good as well as his soul. In certain forms of disease they are better than any medicine. read more