Proverbs 15:23
Revised Standard Version
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:23
American Standard Version
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;
And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 16:21
Revised Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
American Standard Version
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent;
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:24
Revised Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:24
American Standard Version
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 25:11
Revised Standard Version
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
American Standard Version
11 A word [a]fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in network of silver.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or, in due season
Proverbs 27:14
Revised Standard Version
14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice,
rising early in the morning,
will be counted as cursing.
Proverbs 27:14
American Standard Version
14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning,
It shall be counted a curse to him.
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