Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:24
American Standard Version
Pleasant words are `as' a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Amplified® Bible
Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.
Contemporary English Version
Kind words are like honey-- they cheer you up and make you feel strong.
Darby English Version
Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.
Good News Bible
Kind words are like honey---sweet to the taste and good for your health.
King James Version
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
New American Standard Bible
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
New International Version
Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
New King James Version
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Pleasant words resemble a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Revised Standard Version
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Young's Literal Translation
Sayings of pleasantness `are' a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.