16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.^(A)

² All a person’s ways seem pure to them,^(B)
    but motives are weighed^(C) by the Lord.^(D)

²¹ The wise in heart are called discerning,
    and gracious words promote instruction.^[a](A)

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

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

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