Proverbs 15:23

Proverbs 15:23 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
• New International Version (NIV)A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
• English Standard Version (ESV)To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
• New King James Version (NKJV)A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

Context of Proverbs 15:23

21Foolishness brings joy to one without sense, but a person with understanding walks a straight path. 22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word — how good that is! 24For the prudent the path of life leads upward, so that he may avoid going down to Sheol. 25The Lord tears apart the house of the proud, but he protects the widow’s territory.

Proverbs 15:23 word by word

שִׂמְחָ֣ה לָ֭אִישׁ בְּמַעֲנֵה־פִ֑יו וְדָבָ֖ר בְּעִתּ֣וֹ מַה־טּֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• A manאִישׁ'îysh · manH376
• hath joyשִׂמְחָהώimchâh · joyH8057
• by the answerמַעֲנֶהma‛ăneh · answerH4617
• of his mouthפֶּהpeh · lipH6310
• and a wordדָּבָרdâbâr · wordH1697
• in due seasonעֵת‛êth · timeH6256
• how goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:23

• Proverbs 12:14A person will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.
• Proverbs 16:13Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he loves one who speaks honestly.
• Proverbs 24:26He who gives an honest answer gives a kiss on the lips.
• Proverbs 25:11A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings.
• Ephesians 4:29No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
• Ecclesiastes 3:1There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven:
• Isaiah 50:4The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are instructed to know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me each morning; he awakens my ear to listen like those being instructed.
• 1 Samuel 25:32Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, who sent you to meet me today!

Commentaries on Proverbs 15:23

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Probably, a special reference to debates in council Proverbs 15:22. They bring before us the special characteristic of the East, the delight in ready, improvised answers, solving difficulties, turning aside anger. Compare the effect on the scribe Mark 12:28.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23Verse 23 Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the occasions.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2323. Good advice blesses the giver and receiver.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 15:23

• Speaking
• Words

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Commentaries on Proverbs 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings