Proverbs 15:23


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!

Proverbs 12:14


A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].

Isaiah 50:4


The Lord God has given Me [His Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].

1 Samuel 25:32-33

David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day.

Proverbs 16:13


Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.

Proverbs 24:26


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

Proverbs 25:11-12


Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

General references

Bible References

Joy

Proverbs 12:14

A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].
Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 24:26

He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
Proverbs 25:11

Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
Ephesians 4:29
Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].

In due season

Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—
Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God has given Me [His Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].

How

1 Samuel 25:32
David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day.

General references

John 11:29
And when she heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.