Proverbs 16:24 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Sayings of pleasantness [are] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.

English ASV

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

English Amplified

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.

English EASY 2024

Kind words are as sweet as honey. They also bring health and strength.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Kind words are like honey; they are easy to accept and good for your health.

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Kind words are like honey—sweet to the taste and good for your health.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Pleasant words are {like} honey from a honeycomb— sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Pleasing words are a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and healthful to the body.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

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

English NIV

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

English NKJ 1982

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

English NLT

Kind words are like honey--sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.

English Tyndale 1537

Fair words are an honeycomb, a refreshing of the mind, and health of the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 — Compare Translations