Proverbs 16:23-28 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

23. You can persuade othersif you are wiseand speak sensibly.

24. Kind words are like honey—they cheer you upand make you feel strong.

25. Sometimes what seems rightis really a road to death.

26. The hungrier you are,the harder you work.

27. Worthless people plan trouble.Even their words burnlike a flaming fire.

28. Gossip is no good!It causes hard feelingsand comes between friends.

Proverbs 16