Proverbs 16:21-33

JPS_ASV_Byz(i) 21 The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are as a 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 hunger of the labouring man laboureth for him; for his mouth compelleth him. 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil, and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 28 A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth familiar friends. 29 A man of violence enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into a way that is not good. 30 He that shutteth his eyes, it is to devise froward things; he that biteth his lips bringeth evil to pass. 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, it is 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.