A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.

A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!

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.

He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.

The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.

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Summary

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

General references

Bible References

Word

A man takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!
He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.
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.

General references

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;
his tongue speaks what is just.
From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.

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