the right intensity. Timing is everything in wisdom. Consider the following proverbs that emphasize proper timing: It is a joy to a person to give an answer! How good a word at the right time! (15:23) A response is effective only if it is appropriate for the situation. Our next example illustrates this insight. Those who bless their neighbors with a loud voice in the early morning— it will be considered a curse. (27:14) On the surface of it, one might think a “blessing” or positive word would be