Proverbs 16:21 BSB — MannaFest

Original language & word study

8 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
לַחֲכַם־	la.cha.kham-	to [the] wise of	H2450 →
לֵ֭ב	lev	heart	H3820 →
יִקָּרֵ֣א	yi.ka.Re'	it is called	H7121 →
נָב֑וֹן	na.Von	discerning	H995 →
וּמֶ֥תֶק	u.Me.tek	and sweetness of	H4986 →
שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם	Se.fa.Ta.yim	lips	H8193 →
יֹסִ֥יף	yo.Sif	it increases	H3254 →
לֶֽקַח׃	Le.kach	teaching	H3948 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
leads to
- Galatians 5:22–23
  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Proverbs 2:6
  For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
  Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
- James 3:15
  Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
- Romans 12:9
  Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
Through
Isaiah 50:4
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.
leads to
- Luke 21:15
  For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- Jeremiah 1:9
  Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
- Proverbs 25:11
  A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

The gold bar shows how strongly the cross-reference sources tie the two verses together: a long bar means many compiled references make the connection, a short one means few.

Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.Proverbs 16:23–24The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.Isaiah 50:4The 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 27:9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul.James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.Luke 4:22All 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 7:46“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.Psalms 45:2You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips, since God has blessed you forever.Proverbs 10:8A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.Proverbs 23:15My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.Ecclesiastes 12:10The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.1 Kings 3:12behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.Job 4:3Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands.Proverbs 20:15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.Proverbs 22:18for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

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