Proverbs 16:23-25

New Living Translation

²³From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.

²⁴Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

²⁵There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in 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 Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)