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)

²⁶ The appetite of laborers works for them;
    their hunger drives them on.