Proverbs 16:24 — Meaning and Application

Understanding {is} a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools {is} folly.

The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. {teacheth: Heb. maketh wise}

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

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof {are} the ways of death.

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}