⁴ A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.

²³ A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.