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!
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.
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 [HisServant] 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].
The Lord God has given Me [His
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.
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.
A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
He will be satisfied with the consequence of his words.