Proverbs 16:24

English Standard Version

24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. (Ps 19:10; Pr 4:22; Pr 15:26)

New International Version

24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

New International Reader’s Version

24 Kind words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.

King James Version

24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.