Bible verse
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 15.
19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.
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.
27 He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live.
KJV
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
ASV
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
ERV
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!
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