23 A (A)person has joy in an [a]apt answer,And how delightful is a timely (B)word!
23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy; how good is a word at the right time!
21 The (A)wise in heart will be called understanding,And sweetness of [a]speech (B)increases [b]persuasiveness.
21 The skilled mind is called discerning, and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
24 (A)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,Sweet to the soul and (B)healing to the bones.
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey, sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver,Is a (A)word spoken at [a]the proper time.
11 Words spoken at the right time are like gold apples in a silver setting.
14 (A)One who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,It will be considered a curse to him.
14 Greeting a neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning will be viewed as a curse.
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