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Proverbs 16:19-29

Revised Standard Version RSV

19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the LORD.

21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

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

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

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

25 There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

26 A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.

27 A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.

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

29 A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.

New International Version NIV

19 Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

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.