Proverbs 15:23
American Standard Version
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;
And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:23
Lexham English Bible
23 Joy belongs to a man with answers in his mouth,
and a word in its time, how good it is!
Proverbs 16:21
American Standard Version
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent;
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:21
Lexham English Bible
21 The wise of heart[a] is called perceptive,
but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or “mind”
Proverbs 16:24
American Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
Lexham English Bible
24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 25:11
American Standard Version
11 A word [a]fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in network of silver.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or, in due season
Proverbs 25:11
Lexham English Bible
11 Apples of gold in a setting of silver
is a matter spoken at[a] its proper time.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Hebrew “on”
Proverbs 27:14
American Standard Version
14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
It shall be counted a curse to him.
Proverbs 27:14
Lexham English Bible
14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice
early in the morning,
a curse will be reckoned to him.
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