Proverbs 15:23
World English Bible
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
Common English Bible
23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy;
how good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 16:21
World English Bible
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
Common English Bible
21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
Proverbs 16:24
World English Bible
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
Common English Bible
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey,
sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 25:11
World English Bible
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Proverbs 25:11
Common English Bible
11 Words spoken at the right time
are like gold apples in a silver setting.
Proverbs 27:14
World English Bible
14 He who blesses his neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning,
it will be taken as a curse by him.
Proverbs 27:14
Common English Bible
14 Greeting a neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning
will be viewed as a curse.
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