Proverbs 25:11


Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.

Proverbs 15:23


A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

Isaiah 50:4


The Lord God has given Me [His Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].

Proverbs 24:26


He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly words of truth.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Word

Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 24:26

He kisses the lips [and wins the hearts of people]
Who gives a right and straightforward answer.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Preacher sought to find delightful words, even to write correctly words of truth.
Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God has given Me [His Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].

General references

Psalm 37:30

The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom,
And his tongue speaks justice and truth.
Proverbs 18:20

A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
He will be satisfied with the consequence of his words.