Proverbs 15:23

God's Word

A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, and a timely word—oh, how good!

Cross References

Job 6:25

How painful an honest discussion can be! In correcting me, you correct yourselves!

Proverbs 12:14

One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability. Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.

Proverbs 12:25

A person’s anxiety will weigh him down, but an encouraging word makes him joyful.

Proverbs 15:22

Without advice plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings are happy with honest words, and whoever speaks what is right is loved.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are ⌞like⌟ honey from a honeycomb— sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.

Proverbs 24:26

Giving a straight answer is ⌞like⌟ a kiss on the lips.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Everything has its own time, and there is a specific time for every activity under heaven:

Isaiah 50:4

The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.

John 1:37

When the two disciples heard John say this, they followed Jesus.

John 11:29

When Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to Jesus.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.