23 1The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 2Gracious words are like 3a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and 4health to the body.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.a
26 A worker's appetite works for him; his 5mouth urges him on.
27 6A worthless man plots evil, and his speechb is like 7a scorching fire.
28 8A dishonest man spreads strife, and 9a whisperer 10separates close friends.
29 A man of violence 11entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good.
30 Whoever winks his eyes plansc12dishonest things; he who 13purses his lips brings evil to pass.
31 14Gray hair is 15a crown of glory; it 16is gained in a righteous life.
32 17Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
33 18The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is 19from the LORD.

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Provérbios 16:23 O coração do sábio instrui a sua boca, e aumenta o saber nos seus lábios.

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Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

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Provérbios 16:23 O coração do sábio ensina a sua boca,e os seus lábios promovem a instrução.