Proverbs 15:23

An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.

Proverbs 12:14

By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him.

Isaiah 50:4

"The Lord GOD has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught.

1 Samuel 25:32-33

David told Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.

Proverbs 24:26

A kiss on the lips that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.

Proverbs 25:11-12

Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a season for everything, and a time for every event under heaven:

Ephesians 4:29

Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.

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
By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied, and a man's handiwork will reward him.
Proverbs 16:13
Kings take pleasure in righteous speech; they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.
Proverbs 24:26
A kiss on the lips that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.
Proverbs 25:11
Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.

In due season

Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a season for everything, and a time for every event under heaven:
Isaiah 50:4
"The Lord GOD has given me a learned tongue, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with words. And morning after morning he wakens, and he wakens my ear to listen like those who are being taught.

How

1 Samuel 25:32
David told Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today.

General references

John 11:29
As soon as Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to him.

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