Proverbs 16:23-25

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²³The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips.

²⁴Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.

²⁵There is a way that seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death.

Proverbs 16:23-25

New International Version

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

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

²⁵There is a way that appears to be right,^(E)
but in the end it leads to death.^(F)

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)

New International Version (NIV)