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Proverbs 16:21-33 English Revised Version (ERV)

21. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

22. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.

23. The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

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

25. There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

26. The appetite of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth craveth it of him.

27. A worthless man deviseth mischief: and in his lips there is as a scorching fire.

28. A froward man scattereth abroad strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.

29. A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way that is not good.

30. He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things: he that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

31. The hoary head is a crown of glory, it shall be found in the way of righteousness.

32. He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

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