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23 The heart of the wise makes for eloquent speech,
    and increases the learning on their lips.
24 Pleasing words are a honeycomb,
    sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones.
25 Sometimes a way seems right,
    but the end of it leads to death!(A)

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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