Proverbs 16:21-24 in English

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ People say that those who are wise learn what is right/good behavior, and those who talk pleasantly are able to influence others to do what is right.

²² Being wise is like having a fountain that gives life MET, but foolish people are punished as a result of their acting foolishly.

²³ Those who are wise think carefully before they talk, and as a result they are able to influence/persuade others to do what is right.

²⁴ Kind words are like honey SIM: We enjoy them both, and both cause our bodies to be healthy/strong.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

²² Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

²³ The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.

²² Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.

²³ The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.

²⁴ Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ If you think wisely you'll be called perceptive; if you speak pleasantly you'll be persuasive.

²² If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.

²³ A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.

²⁴ Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.

²¹ The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.

²² Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.

²⁴ Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: But the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart is called a man of understanding; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth information.

²² Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips he increaseth information.

²⁴ Like the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: But they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; But the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; And on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, And the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that hath it. And the chastisement of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise man instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the taste, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The one who is wise in heart is called discerning and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the instruction of fools is their foolishness.

²³ The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

²¹ He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things.

²² The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth; the teaching of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips.

²⁴ Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul.

²¹ He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things. (He who is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he who useth sweet, or pleasant, speech, shall increase his knowledge or shall help others to learn.)

²² The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth (it); the teaching of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips. (The heart of a wise person shall teach his mouth; and his lips shall bring an increase of favour.)

²⁴ Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul. (Kind words be like a honeycomb; sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.)

²¹ To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

²² A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

²⁴ Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.