Proverbs 16:21-24

LEB(i) 21 The wise of heart* is called perceptive, but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness. 22 A fountain of life is wisdom for its owner,* but the instruction* of fools is folly. 23 The heart* of the wise will make his mouth judicious, and upon his lips, it* will add persuasiveness. 24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.