Verse 23

A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:14 : 14 From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me the tongue of the learned, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens my ear to listen like one being taught.
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
  • Prov 16:13 : 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love those who speak honestly.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time. 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.
  • Eccl 3:1 : 1 There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
  • 1 Sam 25:32-33 : 32 David said to Abigail, 'Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me. 33 Blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own hand.