²³ To give an appropriate answer is a joy;
    how good is a word at the right time!

²¹ The skilled mind is called discerning,
    and pleasant speech enhances teaching.

²⁴ Pleasant words are flowing honey,
    sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.

¹¹ Words spoken at the right time
    are like gold apples in a silver setting.

¹⁴ Greeting a neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning
    will be viewed as a curse.