Proverbs 15:23
New International Reader's Version
23 Joy is found in giving the right answer.
And how good is a word spoken at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
New International Version
Proverbs 16:21
New International Reader's Version
21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.
Kind words make people want to learn more.
Proverbs 16:21
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
Proverbs 16:24
New International Reader's Version
24 Kind words are like honey.
They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.
Proverbs 16:24
New International Version
Proverbs 25:11
New International Reader's Version
11 The right ruling at the right time
is like golden apples in silver jewelry.
Proverbs 25:11
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
Proverbs 27:14
New International Reader's Version
14 Suppose you loudly bless your neighbor early in the morning.
Then you might as well be cursing him.
Proverbs 27:14
New International Version
14 If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning,
it will be taken as a curse.
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