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

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  1. Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth

23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
    it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

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

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  1. Proverbs 16:21 Lit lips
  2. Proverbs 16:21 Or learning

21 The wise are known for their understanding,
    and pleasant words are persuasive.

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

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24 Kind words are like honey—
    sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

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11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver,
Is a (A)word spoken at [a]the proper time.

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  1. Proverbs 25:11 Lit its time

11 Timely advice is lovely,
    like golden apples in a silver basket.

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

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14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning
    will be taken as a curse!

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