Proverbs 16:21-24
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21The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. Or words make a person persuasive
22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
23The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction. Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
24Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
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