Proverbs 16:23-25

Good News Translation

²³Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.

²⁴Kind words are like honey—sweet to the taste and good for your health.

²⁵^(A)What you think is the right road may lead to 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)

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)