Proverbs 16:22-24

New American Standard Bible

²²Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have it,
But the discipline of fools is foolishness.
²³The ^(A)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds ^[a]persuasiveness to his lips.
²⁴^(B)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and ^(C)healing to the bones.

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Proverbs 16:23 Or learning

Proverbs 16:22-24

New International Version

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

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

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

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Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive

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