Proverbs 16:23-25

New American Standard Bible 1995

²³The ^(A)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds ^[a]persuasiveness to his lips.
²⁴^(B)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and ^(C)healing to the bones.
²⁵^(D)There is a way which seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

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Proverbs 16:23 Or learning

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)

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

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