23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—

and how good is a timely word!

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

and a word in season, how good it is!

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:

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

23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;

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

23 People enjoy giving good advice.

Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.

23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;

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

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!

23 A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, 

and a timely word—oh, how good! 

23 A man takes joy in giving an answer;

and a timely word—how good that is!

23 To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone,

and a word in season, how good it is!

23 Joy belongs to a man with answers in his mouth,

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

23 Joy is found in giving the right answer.

And how good is a word spoken at the right time!

23 A man has joy in an apt answer,

And how delightful is a timely word!