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Proverbs 16:22-24
New International Version - UK
Proverbs 16:22-24
New International Version - UK
22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,
but folly brings punishment to fools.
23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,
and their lips promote instruction.[a]
24 Gracious words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
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