Proverbs 16:24

Easy To Read Version

Kind words are like honey. They are easy to accept and good for your health.

Cross References

Psalm 119:103

Your words are sweeter than honey\par in my mouth.\par

Psalm 19:10

The Lord’s teachings are worth more than the best gold.\par They are sweeter than the best honey\par that comes straight from the honeycomb.\par

Proverbs 12:18

If a person speaks words without thinking, then those words can hurt like a sword. But a wise person is careful with the things he says. His words can heal those hurts.

Proverbs 15:23

A person is happy when he gives a good answer. And the right word at the right time is very good.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord hates evil thoughts. But the Lord is happy with kind words.

Proverbs 17:22

Happiness is like good medicine. But sorrow is like a sickness.

Proverbs 23:16

I will be happy in my heart if I hear you say things that are right.

Proverbs 27:9

Perfume and sweet-smelling things make you feel happy. And a kind word from a friend is more welcome than life-saving advice.

Proverbs 3:8

If you do this, then it will be like medicine for your body or a refreshing drink that makes you strong again.

Proverbs 4:22

My teaching will give life to people who listen. My words are like good health to the body.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Teacher tried very hard to find the right words. And he wrote the teachings that are true and dependable.

Jeremiah 15:16

Your message came to me\par and I ate your words.\par Your message made me very happy.\par I was happy to be called by your name.\par Your name is Lord All-Powerful.\par

Deuteronomy 32:2

My teachings will come like the rain, like a mist falling {to the ground}, like a gentle rain on the soft grass, like rain on the green plants.

Revelation 10:10

So I took the little scroll from the angel’s hand. I ate the scroll. In my mouth it tasted sweet like honey. But after I ate it, it was sour in my stomach.