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Proverbs 16:22-24
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22 Common sense is a fountain of life to one who has it,
    whereas fools are punished by their own folly.

23 The wise man’s heart teaches his mouth,
    and to his lips it adds learning.
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
    sweet to the taste and healing for the body.

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Proverbs 16:22-24
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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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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
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