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Proverbs 16:24-33

New Revised Standard NRS

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.

31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.

32 One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and one whose temper is controlled than one who captures a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is the Lord's alone.

New International Version NIV

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.

31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.

32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.