23 A person takes joy in giving an answer;[a]
and a timely word—how good that is!(A)

24 For the prudent the path of life leads upward,
so that he may avoid going down to Sheol.

25 The Lord tears apart the house of the proud,
but he protects the widow’s territory.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 15:23 Lit in an answer of his mouth

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