²³ A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And ^(A)a word spoken ^[a]in due season, how good it is!

²¹ The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

¹¹ A word fitly ^(A)spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.

¹⁴ He who blesses his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
It will be counted a curse to him.