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Proverbs 16:24

Christian Standard Bible

24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.

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American Standard Version

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

English Standard Version

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

King James Version

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

New American Standard Bible

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

New International Version

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

New King James Version

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

New Living Translation

Kind words are like honeyβ€” sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

World English Bible

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.