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Proverbs 15:23
A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
Proverbs 15:23 · Geneva 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!
A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
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 sonne reioyceth the father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21 Foolishnes is ioy to him that is destitute of vnderstanding: but a man of vnderstanding walketh vprightly.
22 Without cousel thoughts come to nought: but in the multitude of counsellers there is stedfastnesse.
23 A ioy commeth to a man by the answere of his mouth: and how good is a word in due season?
24 The way of life is on high to the prudent, to auoyde from hell beneath.
25 The Lord will destroye the house of the proude men: but hee will stablish the borders of the widowe.
26 The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
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