Proverbs 15:23
World English Bible
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone,
and a word in season, how good it is!(A)
Proverbs 16:21
World English Bible
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:24
World English Bible
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 25:11
World English Bible
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.(A)
Proverbs 27:14
World English Bible
14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be taken as a curse by him.
Proverbs 27:14
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 Whoever blesses a neighbor with a loud voice,
rising early in the morning,
will be counted as cursing.
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