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aPleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and bhealing to the bones.
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Psalms 19:10, Proverbs 15:26, Proverbs 24:13, Proverbs 24:14
Psalms 19
10
They are more desirable than agold, yes, than much fine gold; bSweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
Proverbs 15
26
Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 24
13
My son, eat ahoney, for it is good, Yes, the bhoney from the comb is sweet to your taste;
Proverbs 24
14
Know that awisdom is thus for your soul; If you find it, then there will be a bfuture, And your hope will not be cut off.
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