²³ 
A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

²¹ 
The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].

²⁴ 
Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweet and delightful to the soul and healing to the body.

¹⁴ 
He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be counted as a curse to him [for it will either be annoying or his purpose will be suspect].