Proverbs 16:21 (BSB)

The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

From Proverbs 16. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 16:21

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 16:21: Note, 1. Those that have solid wisdom will have the credit of it; it will gain them reputation, and they shall be called prudent grave men, and a deference will be paid to their judgment. Do that which is wise and good and thou shalt have the praise of the same. 2.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 16:21: The wise in heart shall be called prudent,.... He that has true wisdom in the inward part; who knows his heart and the haughtiness of it; who has the fear of God in it, which is the beginning of wisdom; who is wise unto salvation, not only knows the scheme of it, but is experimentally acquainted with it; who has not head knowledge and wisdom...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 16:21: wise in heart--who rightly consider duty. sweetness of the lips--eloquent discourse, persuades and instructs others.
• Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 16:21: The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. (k) The sweet words of consolation which come from a godly heart.