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Proverbs 16:20-30

New Revised Standard NRS

20 Those who are attentive to a matter will prosper, and happy are those who trust in the Lord.

21 The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

22 Wisdom is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly is the punishment of fools.

23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious, and adds persuasiveness to their lips.

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

25 Sometimes there is a way that seems to be right, but in the end it is the way to death.

26 The appetite of workers works for them; their hunger urges them on.

27 Scoundrels concoct evil, and their speech is like a scorching fire.

28 A perverse person spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

29 The violent entice their neighbors, and lead them in a way that is not good.

30 One who winks the eyes plans perverse things; one who compresses the lips brings evil to pass.

New International Version NIV

20 Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

22 Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.

23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.

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

25 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

26 The appetite of laborers works for them; their hunger drives them on.

27 A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.

28 A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.

29 A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.

30 Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.