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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 15, Verse 23

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22
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
King James Version
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]!
American Standard Version
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
New English Translation
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!
World English Bible
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
24
The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26
The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.
27
He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29
The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30
The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.
31
The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33
The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.