²³ Joy belongs to a man with answers in his mouth,
    and a word in its time, how good it is!

²¹ The wise of heart^[a] is called perceptive,
    but he who is pleasant of lips will increase persuasiveness.

²⁴ Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb,
    sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.

¹¹ Apples of gold in a setting of silver
    is a matter spoken at^[a] its proper time.

¹⁴ He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice
    early in the morning,
    a curse will be reckoned to him.