Proverbs 16:22-24

New Catholic Bible

²²Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who possesses it,
    but folly is the punishment of fools.
²³A wise man’s heart guides his mouth,
    and his lips increase learning.
²⁴Pleasing words are like a honeycomb,
    sweet to the soul and affording health to the body.^[a]

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Proverbs 16:24 See note on Prov 2:10.

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)

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

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