23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;
it adds learning to his speech.[a](A)

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb:(B)
sweet to the taste[b] and health to the body.[c](C)

25 There is a way that seems right to a person,
but its end is the way to death.(D)

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  1. 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips
  2. 16:24 Lit throat
  3. 16:24 Lit bones

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