²³ A ^(A)person has joy in an ^[a]apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely ^(B)word!

²¹ The ^(A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of ^[a]speech ^(B)increases ^[b]persuasiveness.

^24 (A)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and ^(B)healing to the bones.

^14 (A)One who blesses his friend with a loud voice early in the morning,
It will be considered a curse to him.