Proverbs 15:23

New International Version

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Cross References

Job 6:25

How painful are honest words! But what do your arguments prove?

Proverbs 12:14

From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 16:24

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Proverbs 24:26

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

Isaiah 50:4

The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.

John 1:37

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

John 11:29

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

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.