²³ A person finds joy in giving an apt reply^(A)—
    and how good is a timely word!^(B)

²⁰ From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
    with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.^(A)

²⁵ Anxiety weighs down the heart,^(A)
    but a kind word cheers it up.

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

¹¹ Like apples^[a] of gold in settings of silver^(A)
    is a ruling rightly given.