Proverbs 15:23

The Passion Translation

Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!

Cross References

Proverbs 12:14

For there is great satisfaction in speaking the truth, and hard work brings blessings back to you.

Proverbs 12:25

Anxious fear brings depression, but a life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart.

Proverbs 15:22

Your plans will fall apart right in front of you if you fail to get good advice. But if you first seek out multiple counselors, you’ll watch your plans succeed.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings and leaders love to hear godly counsel, and they love those who tell them the truth.

Proverbs 16:24

Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits.

Proverbs 24:26

Speaking honestly is a sign of true friendship.

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord Yahweh has equipped me with the anointed, skillful tongue of a teacher — to know how to speak a timely word to the weary. Morning by morning, he awakens my heart. He opens my ears to hear his voice, to be trained to teach.

John 1:37

And as soon as John’s two disciples heard this, they immediately left John and began to follow a short distance behind Jesus.

John 11:29

So when Mary heard this, she quickly went off to find him,

Ephesians 4:29

And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them.