22 Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

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22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,(A)
    but folly brings punishment to fools.

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,(B)
    and their lips promote instruction.[a](C)

24 Gracious words are a honeycomb,(D)
    sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive