Proverbs 15:23

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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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 12:14-15
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    14From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

    15The way of a fool seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

  • Prov 15:21-22
    2 verses
    76%

    21Foolishness brings joy to one lacking sense, but a person of understanding walks a straight path.

    22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

  • Prov 12:25
    75%

    25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs them down, but a kind word cheers them up.

  • Prov 25:11
    75%

    11Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time.

  • Prov 18:20-21
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    74%

    20From the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach is filled; he is satisfied with the yield of his lips.

    21Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

  • Prov 16:23-24
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    74%

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

    24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

  • Prov 16:1
    74%

    1To humans belong the plans of the heart, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

  • Prov 15:1-2
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    73%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 23:15-16
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    73%

    15My son, if your heart becomes wise, my heart will also rejoice.

    16Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

  • Prov 16:13
    73%

    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love those who speak honestly.

  • Prov 24:25-26
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    73%

    25But it will go well with those who rebuke, and a blessing of goodness will come upon them.

    26An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 15:24
    72%

    24The path of life leads upward for the prudent, to keep them from descending to the grave.

  • Prov 13:2
    72%

    2From the fruit of their lips, people enjoy good things, but the appetite of the treacherous desires violence.

  • Prov 18:4
    72%

    4The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

  • Prov 16:20-21
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    72%

    20Whoever gives attention to a matter will find good, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

    21The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • Prov 22:18
    71%

    18For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.

  • Prov 15:13
    71%

    13A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but a heart full of sorrow crushes the spirit.

  • Prov 15:4
    71%

    4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

  • Ps 37:30
    71%

    30The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 21:23
    71%

    23Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.

  • Prov 15:30
    71%

    30Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news revitalizes the bones.

  • Prov 17:22
    70%

    22A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

  • Prov 17:27
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    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

  • Prov 15:28
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    28The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.

  • Prov 23:24
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    24The father of a righteous child will greatly rejoice; a man who fathers a wise son will delight in him.

  • Prov 27:19
    70%

    19As water reflects the face, so the heart reflects the person.

  • Prov 14:23
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    23In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

  • Prov 20:5
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    5The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters, but a person of understanding draws them out.

  • Prov 18:16
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    16A person's gift opens doors for him and brings him into the presence of the great.

  • Prov 27:9
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    9Oil and perfume bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend comes from heartfelt counsel.

  • Prov 10:31
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    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

  • Prov 10:19
    69%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 29:20
    69%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

  • Prov 27:11
    69%

    11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I may answer anyone who reproaches me.

  • Eccl 10:12
    69%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

  • Prov 1:5
    69%

    5Let the wise hear and increase their learning, and the one who understands gain guidance,

  • Prov 20:15
    69%

    15There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

  • Luke 6:45
    69%

    45A good person brings good things out of the good stored up in their heart, and an evil person brings evil things out of the evil stored up in their heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

  • Eccl 8:5
    69%

    5Whoever obeys a command will avoid harm, and the heart of the wise person knows the right time and the right way.

  • Prov 29:11
    69%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.