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
Every man shall enjoy good according to the innocency of his mouth; and after the works of his hands shall he be rewarded.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are pleasant unto kings; and they love him that speaketh the truth.
Proverbs 24:26
He maketh himself to be well loved, that giveth a good answer.
Proverbs 25:11
A word spoken in due season, is like apples of gold in a silver dish.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy communication proceed out of your mouths: but that which is good to edify withal, when need is, that it may have favour with the hearers.
In due season
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Every thing hath a time; yea, all that is under the heaven, hath his convenient season.
Isaiah 50:4
The LORD God hath given me a well learned tongue, so that I can comfort them which are troubled; yea, and that in due season. He waked mine ear up betimes in the morning, as schoolmasters do; that I might hark.
How
1 Samuel 25:32
Then said David to Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD God of Israel which sent thee this day to meet me.
General references
John 11:29
And she, as soon as she heard that, arose quickly, and came unto him.