Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the taste, and health to the bones.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
In Context
23The heart of the wise man instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.
25There is a way that seemeth right to a man, But the end thereof is the way to death.
Cross References
Psalms 19:10More precious are they than gold; yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter than honey and the honeycomb.
Proverbs 3:8It shall be health to thy muscles, And moisture to thy bones.
Proverbs 12:18There is who babbleth like the piercing of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
Proverbs 15:26Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD; But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 24:13Eat honey, my son, for it is good, And the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste;
Proverbs 27:9Oil and perfume gladden the heart; Sweet also is one's friend by hearty counsel.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:24
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Solomon had commended eloquence, or the sweetness of the lips ( v. 21 ), and seemed to prefer it before wisdom; but here he corrects himself, as it were, and shows that unless there be a good treasure within to support the eloquence it is worth little. Wisdom in the heart is the main matter. 1. It is this that directs us in speaking, that teaches the mouth what to speak, and when, and how, so that what is spoken may be proper, and… Read the whole commentary →