²⁵ How forceful are upright words!
    But what does reproof from you reprove?

^21 (A)Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
    and those who love it will eat its fruits.

²¹ The wise of heart is called discerning,
    and sweetness of speech ^(A)increases persuasiveness.
²² Good sense is ^(B)a fountain of life to him who has it,
    but the instruction of fools is folly.
^23 (C)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
    and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
^24 (D)Gracious words are like ^(E)a honeycomb,
    sweetness to the soul and ^(F)health to the body.