²³ Giving an apt response with his own mouth makes a person happy,
and a word at the right time—oh how good!

²¹ A wise heart will be called discerning,
and appealing speech increases learning.

²⁴ Pleasant speech is honey from a honeycomb,
sweet to the spirit and healing for the bones.

¹⁴ When someone blesses his neighbor in a loud voice early in the morning,
    it will be regarded as a curse.