Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are a honeycomb— 1 sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 a wise person gives insight to his mouth 1 and adds persuasiveness to his lips. 1
25There is a way that seems right to a man, 1 but its end is the way to death. 1
Cross References
Psalms 19:10They are of greater value than gold, even more than much fine gold; 1 they are sweeter than honey and the dripping honey from the honeycomb. 1
Proverbs 3:8It will be healing to your flesh 1 and refreshment for your body. 1
Proverbs 12:18The words of one who speaks rashly are like the thrusts of a sword, 1 but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 1
Proverbs 15:26Yahweh hates the thoughts of wicked people, 1 but the words of kindness are pure. 1
Proverbs 24:13My son, eat honey because it is good, 1 because the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. 1
Proverbs 27:9Perfume and incense make the heart rejoice, 1 but the sweetness of a friend comes from his sincere counsel. + 27:9 Modern versions have different interpretations of this difficult verse. 1
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 →