Proverbs 16:21-24

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²¹ Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,
and pleasant speech^[a] increases learning.^(A)

²² Insight is a fountain of life^(B) for its possessor,
but the discipline of fools is folly.

²³ A wise heart instructs its mouth
and increases learning with its speech.^[b](C)

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb:^(D)
sweet to the taste^[c] and health to the body.^[d](E)