Holy Scripture
Proverbs 16:23
A church father on this verse
“He who is wise in heart, etc. He who keeps the wisdom of the Catholic faith, which he learned, unblemished in his heart, deservedly receives the name of prudent; but he who knows also to preach the same wisdom learnedly and to defend it against heretics will receive greater rewards for greater labor.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
23The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; And on his lips he will wear knowledge.
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In context
21Men call the wise and understanding evil: But they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.
22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; But the instruction of fools is evil.
— Proverbs 16:23 —
24Good words are honeycombs, And the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.
25There are ways that seem to be right to a man, But the end of them looks to the depth of hell.