King James Version
What Does Proverbs 16:24 Mean?
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb , sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
Context
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. teacheth: Heb. maketh wise
24
Pleasant words are as an 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 laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. He: Heb. The soul of him that craveth: Heb. boweth unto him
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(24) **Pleasant words.**—Comp. Proverbs 15:26.
**Health to the bones.—**Comp. 1Samuel 14:27.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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