Proverbs 15:23
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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!
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 15:23
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
- American Standard Version (1901)
A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
- Basic English Bible
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth; and a word in its season, how good is it!
- Darby Bible
A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.
- Douay Rheims Bible
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
- Webster's Bible
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
- World English Bible
Joy [is] to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!
- Youngs Literal Bible
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:23
15:23 The answer - By a wise, or good and seasonable answer.
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