Proverbs 16:23-25

International Children’s Bible

²³A wise person’s mind tells him what to say.
This helps him to teach others better.

²⁴Pleasant words are like a honeycomb.
They make a person happy and healthy.

²⁵Some people think they are doing what’s right.
But in the end it causes them to die.

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)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

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