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Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 15:23 in other translations
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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In context
20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
25 The LORD tears down the house of the proud, but He protects the boundaries of the widow.
26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.
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