Proverbs Chapter 15 verse 23 Holy Bible
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
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A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
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Joy `is' to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 23 - A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth. The idea of the preceding verse concerning counsel is maintained. A counsellor gives wise and skilful advice, or makes a timely speech; and, knowing how much harm is done by rash or evil words, he naturally rejoices that he has been able to be useful, and has avoided the errors which the tongue is liable to incur. A word spoken in due season, sermo opportunus, is advice given at the right moment and in the most suitable manner, when the occasion and the interests at stake demand it (comp. Proverbs 25:11). The LXX. connects this verse with the preceding, and renders, "The evil man will not hearken to it (counsel), nor will he say aught in season or for the public good."
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(23) A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth.--So much mischief is done by the tongue, and its slips are so many, that when a man makes a suitable reply, he may well rejoice and look upon it as the gift of God (Proverbs 16:1).