19 Bible Verses about Answering

A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.

A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.

The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.

The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],
But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.

He who answers before he hears [the facts]—
It is folly and shame to him.

To let you know the certainty of the words of truth,
That you may give a correct answer to him who sent you?

My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
That I may reply to him who reproaches (reprimands, criticizes) me.

Do not answer [nor pretend to agree with the frivolous comments of] a [closed-minded] fool according to his folly,
Otherwise you, even you, will be like him.

Answer [and correct the erroneous concepts of] a fool according to his folly,
Otherwise he will be wise in his own eyes [if he thinks you agree with him].

The poor man pleads,
But the rich man answers roughly.

Then one of the scribes [an expert in Mosaic Law] came up and listened to them arguing [with one another], and noticing that Jesus answered them well, asked Him, “Which commandment is first and most important of all?”

When Jesus saw that he answered thoughtfully and intelligently, He said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one would dare to ask Him any more questions.

Then they said to him, “Who are you? Tell us, so that we may give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”