Proverbs 15:23

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:14 : 14 A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Servant Perseveres The Sovereign LORD has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear.
  • Prov 16:13 : 13 The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken. 12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
  • Eccl 3:1 : 1 A Time for All Events in Life For everything there is an appointed time, and an appropriate time for every activity on earth:
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
  • 1 Sam 25:32-33 : 32 Then David said to Abigail,“Praised be the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you this day to meet me! 33 Praised be your good judgment! May you yourself be rewarded for having prevented me this day from shedding blood and taking matters into my own hands!

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 12:14-15
    2 verses
    77%

    14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

    15The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise.

  • Prov 15:21-22
    2 verses
    76%

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

    22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

  • Prov 12:25
    75%

    25Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

  • Prov 25:11
    75%

    11Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

  • Prov 18:20-21
    2 verses
    74%

    20From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied, with the product of his lips he will be satisfied.

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

  • Prov 16:23-24
    2 verses
    74%

    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

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

  • Prov 16:1
    74%

    1The intentions of the heart belong to a man, but the answer of the tongue comes from the LORD.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    73%

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

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 23:15-16
    2 verses
    73%

    15My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

    16my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

  • Prov 16:13
    73%

    13The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.

  • Prov 24:25-26
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    73%

    25But there will be delight for those who convict the guilty, and a pleasing blessing will come on them.

    26Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.

  • Prov 3:13
    73%

    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

  • Prov 15:24
    72%

    24The path of life is upward for the wise person, to keep him from going downward to Sheol.

  • Prov 13:2
    72%

    2From the fruit of his speech a person eats good things, but the treacherous desire the fruit of violence.

  • Prov 18:4
    72%

    4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 16:20-21
    2 verses
    72%

    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Prov 22:18
    71%

    18For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 15:13
    71%

    13A joyful heart makes the face cheerful, but by a painful heart the spirit is broken.

  • Prov 15:4
    71%

    4Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit.

  • Ps 37:30
    71%

    30The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

  • Prov 21:23
    71%

    23The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

  • Prov 15:30
    71%

    30A bright look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the body.

  • Eccl 5:20
    71%

    20For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity.

  • Prov 17:22
    70%

    22A cheerful heart brings good healing, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

  • Prov 17:27
    70%

    27The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

  • Prov 15:28
    70%

    28The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

  • Prov 23:24
    70%

    24The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

  • Prov 27:19
    70%

    19As in water the face is reflected as a face, so a person’s heart reflects the person.

  • Prov 14:23
    70%

    23In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

  • Prov 20:5
    70%

    5Counsel in a person’s heart is like deep water, but an understanding person draws it out.

  • Prov 18:16
    70%

    16A person’s gift makes room for him, and leads him before important people.

  • Prov 27:9
    70%

    9Ointment and incense make the heart rejoice, likewise the sweetness of one’s friend from sincere counsel.

  • Prov 10:31
    70%

    31The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

  • Prov 10:19
    69%

    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

  • Prov 29:20
    69%

    20You have seen someone 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 make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

  • Eccl 10:12
    69%

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

  • Prov 1:5
    69%

    5(Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance!)

  • Prov 20:15
    69%

    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Luke 6:45
    69%

    45The good person out of the good treasury of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasury produces evil, for his mouth speaks from what fills his heart.

  • Eccl 8:5
    69%

    5Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

  • Prov 29:11
    69%

    11A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.