Proverbs 16:21-27

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

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

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

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

²⁵There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

²⁶The laborer's appetite works for him; his hunger urges him on.

²⁷A worthless person digs up mischief and his speech is like a scorching fire.