SinaiProverbs 15:23
American Standard Version
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
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Proverbs 15:23 in other translations
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23 in context
- 21Folly is joy to him that is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding maketh straight his going.
- 22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
- 23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
- 24To the wise the way of life goeth upward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.
- 25Jehovah will root up the house of the proud; But he will establish the border of the widow.