Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
In context
21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. 22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools. 23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. 24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. 26 The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on. 27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:24 in the KJV
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 16:24 in the ESV
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.