Devine Scripture

Proverbs 15:23

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 23 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

Context

v.22Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

v.23This passage

v.24To the wise the way of lifegoethupward, That he may depart from Sheol beneath.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 50:4

    The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.

  • Proverbs 25:11

    A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.

  • Proverbs 24:26

    He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

  • Proverbs 12:14

    A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.

  • Ephesians 4:29

    Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

  • Proverbs 16:13

    Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.