Proverbs 16:23-25

New Century Version

²³Wise people’s minds tell them what to say,
and that helps them be better teachers.

²⁴Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
making people happy and healthy.

²⁵Some people think they are doing right,
but in the end it leads 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)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)