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23 The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful
    and enhances the teaching of their lips.
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey,
    sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
25 There is a path that may seem straight to someone,
    but in the end it is the path of death.

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

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

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

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Footnotes

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