Proverbs 15:23
English Standard Version
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and (A)a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:23
International Standard Version
23 An appropriate answer brings joy to a person,
and a well-timed word is a good thing.
Proverbs 16:21
English Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
International Standard Version
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:24
English Standard Version
Proverbs 16:24
International Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb—
sweet to the soul and healing for the body.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit. bone
Proverbs 25:11
English Standard Version
11 (A)A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
International Standard Version
11 Like golden apples set in silver
is a word spoken at the right time.
Proverbs 27:14
English Standard Version
14 Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice,
rising early in the morning,
will be counted as cursing.
Proverbs 27:14
International Standard Version
14 A friend’s loud blessing early in the morning
will be thought of as a curse.
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