²³ A ^(A)man has gladness in an ^[a]apt answer,
And how good is a timely ^(B)word!

²¹ The ^(A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of ^[a]lips ^(B)increases learning.

^24 (A)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and ^(B)healing to the bones.

¹¹ Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a ^(A)word spoken in ^[a]right circumstances.