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
by the words of his mouth,
and the work of a man’s hands will reward him.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Proverbs 24:26
He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 25:11
A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
Ephesians 4:29
No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

In due season

Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is an occasion for everything,
and a time for every activity under heaven:
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord God has given Me
the tongue of those who are instructed
to know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me each morning;
He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed.

How

1 Samuel 25:32
Then David said to Abigail, “Praise to the Lord God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today!

General references

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

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