Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honycombe, sweete to the soule, and health to the bones.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Pleasant words are `as' a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.
- Basic English Bible

Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.
- Darby Bible

Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- Webster's Bible

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- World English Bible

Sayings of pleasantness [are] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 16:24

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:24


16:22 The instruction - Their most grave and serious counsels are foolish.

16:23 Teacheth - Directs him what to speak, and keeps him from speaking foolishly. Addeth - Enables him to speak learnedly and wisely.


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