Proverbs 15:23

New King James Version

A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

Cross References

Isaiah 50:4

“The Lord God has given Me The tongue of the learned, That I should know how to speak A word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning, He awakens My ear To hear as the learned.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Proverbs 12:14

A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 24:26

He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

Job 6:25

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

Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.

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

As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly and came to Him.