Proverbs 16:24

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste  and health to the body.  ,

Cross References

Proverbs 12:18

There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 4:22

For they are life to those who find them, and health to one’s whole body.

Proverbs 3:8

This will be healing for your body  , and strengthening for your bones.

Proverbs 23:16

My innermost being will celebrate when your lips say what is right.

Proverbs 27:9

Oil  and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.

Jeremiah 15:16

Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I bear your name, Lord God of Armies.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure.

Deuteronomy 32:2

Let my teaching fall like rain and my word settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass and showers on tender plants.

Proverbs 15:23

A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word #– #how good that is!

Song of Solomon 4:11

Your lips drip sweetness like the honeycomb, my bride. Honey and milk  are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon.

Proverbs 17:22

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.

Revelation 10:10

Then I took the little scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it. It was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I ate it, my stomach became bitter.