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Proverbs 4:22

The Scriptures 1998

For they are life to those who find them, And healing to all their flesh.

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Rash speaking is like piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise is healing.

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the being, and healing to the bones.

Then they become life to your being And an adorning to your neck.

It is healing to your navel, And moistening to your bones.

Hear, my son, and accept my words, And let the years of your life be many.

Then he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; Guard my commands, and live.

“For whoever finds me shall find life, And obtain favour from יהוה,

‘See, I am bringing to it relief and healing. And I shall heal them and reveal to them the riches of peace and truth.