Proverbs 16:22-29 in English

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him thereto.

²⁷ A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labors, labors for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ A worthless man deviseth mischief: and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸ A froward man scattereth abroad strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There are some kinds of behavior MET that people think are right, but ◄walking on those roads MET/continually doing those things► causes those people to die.

²⁶ If a worker ◄has an appetite/is hungry►, that urges him to work hard because he SYN wants to earn money to buy things to eat.

²⁷ Worthless people plan ways to cause trouble for others, and even what they say injures people like a hot fire does SIM.

²⁸ Deceitful people cause strife/quarreling among other people; those who say alse things about other people cause people who are friends to become enemies.

²⁹ Those who act violently entice/encourage others to also act violently and lead them along a road that will end in disaster.

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.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, but the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labours, labours for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: a foolish man digs up evil for himself, and treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, and will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, and leads them in ways that are not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man labours for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbour, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems straight before a man, but its end is the ways of death.

²⁶ The desire of the working man is working for him, for his need of food is driving him on.

²⁷ A good-for-nothing man is a designer of evil, and in his lips there is a burning fire.

²⁸ A man of twisted purposes is a cause of fighting everywhere: and he who says evil secretly makes trouble between friends.

²⁹ A violent man puts desire of evil into his neighbour's mind, and makes him go in a way which is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof is the ways of death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labourer laboureth for him, for his mouth urgeth him on.

²⁷ A man of Belial diggeth up evil, and on his lips there is as a scorching fire.

²⁸ A false man soweth contention; and a talebearer separateth very friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth to a man right: and the ends thereof lead to death.

²⁶ The soul of him that laboureth, laboureth for himself, because his mouth hath obliged him to it.

²⁷ The wicked man diggeth evil, and in his lips is a burning fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirreth up quarrels: and one full of words separateth princes.

²⁹ An unjust man allureth his friend: and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There's a way that seems to be right, but in the end it's the way of death.

²⁶ A good appetite helps workers—hunger encourages them.

²⁷ Worthless people plot evil and their words burn like fire.

²⁸ Quarrelsome people cause conflict, and a gossip comes between the closest friends.

²⁹ Violent people lure their friends, and lead them in a direction that's not good for them.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right vnto man: but the issue thereof are the wayes of death.

²⁶ The person that traueileth, traueileth for himselfe: for his mouth craueth it of him.

²⁷ A wicked man diggeth vp euill, and in his lippes is like burning fire.

²⁸ A frowarde person soweth strife: and a tale teller maketh diuision among princes.

²⁹ A wicked man deceiueth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ The hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, But the end thereof are the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboureth laboureth for himself; For his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: And in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is many a way which seemeth even before a man, but its end are the ways unto death.

²⁶ The desire of the laborer laboreth for him; for his mouth imposeth it on him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up mischief, and on his lips there is as it were a scathing fire.

²⁸ A perverse man scattereth strife; and a whisperer separateth confident friends.

²⁹ The man of violence misleadeth his neighbor, and maketh him go on a way which is not good.

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.

²⁵ There are ways that seem to be right to a man, But the end of them looks to the depth of hell.

²⁶ A man who labors, labors for himself, and drives from him his own ruin.

²⁷ But the perverse bears destruction upon his own mouth: A foolish man digs up evil for himself, And treasures fire on his own lips.

²⁸ A perverse man spreads mischief, And will kindle a torch of deceit with mischiefs; and he separates friends.

²⁹ A transgressor tries to ensnare friends, And leads them in ways that are not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right to a man, But the end thereof is the way to death.

²⁶ The hunger of the laborer laboreth for him; For his mouth urgeth him on.

²⁷ A worthless man diggeth mischief, And on his lips there is, as it were, a burning fire.

²⁸ A deceitful man stirreth up strife, And a whisperer separateth friends.

²⁹ A man of violence enticeth his neighbor, And leadeth him into a way which is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him; for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

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

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

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

²⁸ A perverse person stirs up conflict and a gossip separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence lies to his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man labours for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbour, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way that seemeth right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death.

²⁶ He that laboreth laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.

²⁷ An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into the way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbor, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.

²⁶ The appetite of the labouring man labours for him, for his mouth urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

²⁹ A man of violence entices his neighbour, and leads him in a way that is not good.

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.

²⁵ A way there is that seemeth rightful or right to a man; and the last things thereof lead to death.

²⁶ The soul of a man travailing travaileth to himself; for his mouth compelled him.

²⁷ An unwise man diggeth for evil; and fire burneth in his lips.

²⁸ A wayward man raiseth strives; and a man full of words separateth princes.

²⁹ A wicked man flattereth his friend; and leadeth him by a way not good.

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.)

²⁵ A way there is that seemeth rightful to a man (or There is a way that seemeth right to someone); and the last things thereof lead to death.

²⁶ The soul of a man travailing travaileth to himself; for his mouth compelled him. (A person labouring laboureth for himself; for his hunger compelled him.)

²⁷ An unwise man diggeth evil; and fire burneth in his lips. (The unwise person diggeth up evil; and fire burneth on his lips.)

²⁸ A wayward man raiseth strives; and a man full of words separateth princes. (A wayward person raiseth up strife, or arguments; and a person full of words separateth leaders.)

²⁹ A wicked man flattereth his friend; and leadeth him by a way not good.

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.

²⁵ There is a way right before a man, And its latter end — ways of death.

²⁶ A labouring man hath laboured for himself, For his mouth hath caused him to bend over it.

²⁷ A worthless man is preparing evil, And on his lips — as a burning fire.

²⁸ A froward man sendeth forth contention, A tale-bearer is separating a familiar friend.

²⁹ A violent man enticeth his neighbour, And hath causeth him to go in a way not good.