Proverbs 15:23
King James VersionSource notes
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good”
Context
20A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.
21Folly joy to destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good
24The way of life above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26The thoughts of the wicked an abomination to the LORD: but of the pure pleasant words.