²³ A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
    and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

²¹ The wise in heart will be called prudent,
    and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
    sweet to the soul and health to the bones.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken
    is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

¹⁴ He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
    it will be counted a curse to him.