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!
In due season
How
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.