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Proverbs 16:21-24 BBE ...The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased. (22) Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour. (23) The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips. (24) Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.
Proverbs 16:21-24 GW ...The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn. (22) Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but stubborn fools punish themselves with their stupidity. (23) A wise person's heart controls his speech, and what he says helps others learn. (24) Pleasant words are like honey from a honeycomb- sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:21-24 ESV ...The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. (22) Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. (23) The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. (24) Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:21-24 GNB ...A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is. (22) Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time. (23) Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive. (24) Kind words are like honey---sweet to the taste and good for your health.
Proverbs 16:21-24 NWT) ...The one that is wise in heart will be called understanding, and he that is sweet in [his] lips adds persuasiveness. 22 To its owners insight is a well of life; and the discipline of the foolish ones is foolishness. 23 The heart of the wise one causes his mouth to show insight, and to his lips it adds persuasiveness. 24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and a healing to the bones.
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You will note the reference windows often include more than one translation of the Bible. The reason is to strive to gain the best possible understanding of the original Hebrew and Greek. Since we don't speak those languages, we rely on those who have come before and made the effort to translate those texts into English for us. Considering several translations gives the benefit of the understanding of several translation committees or individuals.
The Translations we quote are:
ALT - Analytical Literal Translation
ASV - American Standard Version (by the American revision committee in 1897).
BBE - 1965 Bible in Basic English
Bishops - 1568 Bishop's Bible
Calvin - 1856 by Calvin Translation Society
CEV - Contemporary English Version
Coverdale - 1535 Miles Coverdale Bible
Darby - 1889 Darby Bible
DRB - 1899 Douay-Rheims Bible
ESV - English Standard Version
GNB - Good News Bible
GW - God's Word Bible
ISV - International Standard Version
KJV - 1769 King James Version
KJV-1611 - Old King James Version from 1611
LitNT - Literal New Testament
LITV - Literal Translation of the Holy Bible
MKJV - 1962 Modern King James Version
Murdock - 1851 James Murdock New Testament
MWT - Modern World Translation
NWT - New World Translation
RV - Revised Version
Webster - 1833 Webster Bible
WTNT - 1525-26 William Tyndale New Testament
Wycliffe - 1394 Wycliffe Bible
YLT - 1862/1898 Young's Literal Translation
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