Proverbs 25:11

Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.

Proverbs 15:23

An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.

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.

Proverbs 24:26

A kiss on the lips that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.

Ecclesiastes 12:10

The Teacher searched to find appropriate expressions, and what is written here is right and truthful.

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
An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.
Proverbs 24:26
A kiss on the lips that's what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher searched to find appropriate expressions, and what is written here is right and truthful.
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.

General references

Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice.
Proverbs 18:20
The positive words that a man speaks fill his stomach; he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.

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