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Proverbs 15:23

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23A man takes joy in giving an answer; x

and a timely word—how good that is! y

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Footnotes

  1. x15:23 in an answer of his mouth

Cross references

  1. y15:23 Pr 25:11; Is 50:4

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,

and a word in season, how good it is!

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—

and how good is a timely word!

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A person takes joy in giving an answer;

and a timely word—how good that is!

NLTNew Living Translation

Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;

it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Joy belongs to a man with answers in his mouth,

and a word in its time, how good it is!

KJV 1900King James Version

A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:

And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!