Proverbs 15:23
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth
Proverbs 15:23
Revised Standard Version
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 16:21
New American Standard Bible
21 The (A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of [a]speech (B)increases [b]persuasiveness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Lit lips
- Proverbs 16:21 Or learning
Proverbs 16:21
Revised Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:24
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:24
Revised Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 25:11
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Lit its time
Proverbs 25:11
Revised Standard Version
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Proverbs 27:14
New American Standard Bible
14 (A)One who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be considered a curse to him.
Proverbs 27:14
Revised Standard Version
14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice,
rising early in the morning,
will be counted as cursing.
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