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 takes joy in giving an answer;
and a timely word—how good that is!
and a timely word—how good that is!
Proverbs 24:26 He who gives an honest answer
gives a kiss on the lips.
gives a kiss on the lips.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.
Isaiah 50:4 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.
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
Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;
his tongue speaks what is just.
his tongue speaks what is just.
Proverbs 18:20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.
he is filled with the product of his lips.