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## Proverbs 16:21-24 in Context (Verses 18–27 KJV)
 
 [18 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/18) Pride *goeth* before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
 
 [19 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/19) Better *it is to be* of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
 
 [20 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/20) He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy *is* he.*
 
 [21 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/21) The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
 
 [22 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/22) Understanding *is* a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools *is* folly.
 
 [23 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/23) The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.*
 
 [24 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/24) Pleasant words *are as* an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
 
 [25 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/25) There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof *are* the ways of death.
 
 [26 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/26) He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him.**
 
 [27 ](/kjv/proverbs/16/27) An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips *there is* as a burning fire.*
 
[Proverbs 15](/kjv/proverbs/15) [Proverbs 17](/kjv/proverbs/17)

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