Proverbs 15:23

English Standard Version

²³To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and ^(A)a word in season, how good it is!

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Proverbs 15:23

New International Version

²³A person finds joy in giving an apt reply^(A)—
and how good is a timely word!^(B)

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Proverbs 15:23

King James Version

²³A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

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Proverbs 15:23

New King James Version

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

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Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time

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