Proverbs 15:23

Catholic Public Domain Version

A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.

Cross References

Job 6:25

Why have you diminished the words of truth, when there is none of you who is able to offer proof against me?

Proverbs 12:14

By the fruit of his own mouth, each one shall be filled with good things, and according to the works of his own hands, it will be distributed to him.

Proverbs 12:25

Grief in the heart of a man humbles him. And with a good word he shall be made glad.

Proverbs 15:22

Intentions dissipate where there is no counsel. Yet truly, they are confirmed where there are many counselors.

Proverbs 16:13

Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.

Proverbs 16:24

Careful words are a honeycomb: sweet to the soul and healthful to the bones.

Proverbs 24:26

He shall kiss the lips, who responds with upright words.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

All things have their time, and all things under heaven continue during their interval.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord has given me a learned tongue, so that I would know how to uphold with a word, one who has weakened. He rises in the morning, he rises to my ear in the morning, so that I may heed him like a teacher.

John 1:37

And two disciples were listening to him speaking. And they followed Jesus.

John 11:29

When she heard this, she rose up quickly and went to him.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil words proceed from your mouth, but only what is good, toward the edification of faith, so as to bestow grace upon those who listen.