Proverbs 15:23

English Standard Version 2016

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

Cross References

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Proverbs 12:14

From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 24:26

Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

Job 6:25

How forceful are upright words! But what does reproof from you reprove?

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

Proverbs 16:24

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

John 1:37

The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.

John 11:29

And when she heard it, she rose quickly and went to him.