Proverbs 15:23

Modern English Version

A man has joy in the apt reply of his mouth, and a timely word spoken, how good it is!

Cross References

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God has given me the tongue of the learned, that I may know how to sustain him who is weary with a word; He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens my ear to listen as the learned.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners.

Proverbs 12:14

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, and the work of a man’s hands will be recompensed to him.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; they love him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 24:26

He who gives an answer that is right gives a kiss on the lips.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a specific time for everything, and an appropriate time for every matter under heaven:

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel plans go amiss, but in the multitude of counselors they succeed.

Job 6:25

How forceful are right words! But what does your arguing prove?

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in the heart of man weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

John 1:37

The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.

John 11:29

When she heard this, she rose quickly and went to Him.