23 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:23

King James Version

23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

English Standard Version

23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!

The Message

23 Congenial conversation - what a pleasure! The right word at the right time - beautiful!

New King James Version

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

New Living Translation

23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:23

Commentary on Proverbs 15:23

(Read Proverbs 15:23)

Wisdom is needed to suit our discourse to the occasions.