Proverbs 16:22-24

New Living Translation

²²Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it,
but discipline is wasted on fools.

²³From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.

²⁴Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

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)

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)