KJV:
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
NASB:
The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.
KJV:
The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
NASB:
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
KJV:
An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
NASB:
A worthless man digs up evil, While his words are like scorching fire.
KJV:
He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
NASB:
He who winks his eyes does so to devise perverse things; He who compresses his lips brings evil to pass.
KJV:
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
NASB:
An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
KJV:
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
NASB:
Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
KJV:
Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
NASB:
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.