Proverbs 15:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!”
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“A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!”
King James Version · Public Domain“A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Joy <FI>is<Fi> to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season--how good!”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 15:23 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:32Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!
- Job 6:25How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
- Proverbs 12:14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
- Proverbs 12:25Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
- Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
- Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- Proverbs 24:26An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
- Proverbs 25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
- Ecclesiastes 3:1To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
- Isaiah 50:4The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
- John 1:37And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.
- John 11:29And when Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.
- Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
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