Proverbs 16:21–24

21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,

and pleasant speechA increases learning.ab

22 Insight is a fountain of lifeac for its possessor,

but the discipline of fools is folly.

23 The heart of a wise person instructs his mouth;

it adds learning to his speech.B,ad

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb:ae

sweet to the tasteC and health to the body.D,af