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
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].
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Joy
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].
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
In due season
The Lord God has given Me [His
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].