Proverbs 16:22-24

New International Version

²² Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,^(A)
    but folly brings punishment to fools.

²³ The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,^(B)
    and their lips promote instruction.^[a](C)

²⁴ Gracious words are a honeycomb,^(D)
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.^(E)