Proverbs 16:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Kind words are like honey— they cheer you up and make you feel strong.

Cross References

Psalm 119:103

Your teachings are sweeter than honey.

Psalm 19:10

They are worth more than the finest gold and are sweeter than honey from a honeycomb.

Proverbs 12:18

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Proverbs 15:23

Giving the right answer at the right time makes everyone happy.

Proverbs 15:26

The LORD hates evil thoughts, but kind words please him.

Proverbs 17:22

If you are cheerful, you feel good; if you are sad, you hurt all over.

Proverbs 23:16

and if you are truthful, I will really be glad.

Proverbs 27:9

The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good, but true friendship is better still.

Proverbs 3:8

This will make you healthy, and you will feel strong.

Proverbs 4:22

Knowing these teachings will mean true life and good health for you.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

Then I tried to explain these things in the best and most accurate way.

Song of Solomon 4:11

Your lips are a honeycomb; milk and honey flow from your tongue. Your dress has the aroma of cedar trees from Lebanon.

Jeremiah 15:16

When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the LORD All-Powerful.

Deuteronomy 32:2

Israel, I will teach you. My words will be like gentle rain on tender young plants, or like dew on the grass.

Revelation 10:10

I took the little scroll from the hand of the angel and ate it. The taste was as sweet as honey, but my stomach turned sour.