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Scripture Context
Proverbs 16:20 - Proverbs 16:30
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man; but the end thereof are the ways of death.
26 He that laboreth, laboreth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil; and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
28 A froward man soweth strife; and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
29 A violent man enticeth his neighbor, and leadeth him into a way that is not good.
30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things; moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.