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
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.
Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 24:26
An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
In due season
Ecclesiastes 3:1
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
How
1 Samuel 25:32
David said to Abigail, "Blessed is Yahweh, the God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me!
General references
John 11:29
When she heard this, she arose quickly, and went to him.