Proverbs 16:22-24

New King James Version

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

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

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

Proverbs 16:22-24

New International Version

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

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

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

²²Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

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

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

New King James Version (NKJV)

New International Version (NIV)