Proverbs 15:23
New Living Translation
23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
International Standard Version
23 An appropriate answer brings joy to a person,
and a well-timed word is a good thing.
Proverbs 16:21
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:21
International Standard Version
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:24
New Living Translation
24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:24
International Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb—
sweet to the soul and healing for the body.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit. bone
Proverbs 25:11
New Living Translation
11 Timely advice is lovely,
like golden apples in a silver basket.
Proverbs 25:11
International Standard Version
11 Like golden apples set in silver
is a word spoken at the right time.
Proverbs 27:14
New Living Translation
14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning
will be taken as a curse!
Proverbs 27:14
International Standard Version
14 A friend’s loud blessing early in the morning
will be thought of as a curse.
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