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
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 24:26
Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Preacher sought to find words of delight, and uprightly he wrote words of truth.
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.
General references
Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
Proverbs 18:20
From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.