²³ To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone,
    and a word in season, how good it is!^(A)

⁴ The Lord God has given me
    a trained tongue,^[a]
that I may know how to sustain
    the weary with a word.
Morning by morning he wakens,
    wakens my ear
    to listen as those who are taught.^(A)

¹⁴ From the fruit of the mouth one is filled with good things,
    and manual labor has its reward.^(A)

¹³ Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
    and he loves those who speak what is right.^(A)

²⁶ One who gives an honest answer
    gives a kiss on the lips.