Proverbs 16:24 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 16:24 MSG (The Message)
Gracious speech is like clover honey— good taste to the soul, quick energy for the body.
Proverbs 16:24 KJV (King James Version)
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24 NCV (New Century Version)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, making people happy and healthy.
Proverbs 16:24 ASV (American Standard Version)
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24 NIV (New International Version)
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24 NKJV (New King James Version)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.
Proverbs 16:24 NLT (New Living Translation)
Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:24 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.
Proverbs 16:24 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.