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Proverbs 15:23 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good "
Proverbs 15:23
Verse in Context
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Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good
The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
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Proverbs 15:1
"By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings."
Proverbs 15:1
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."
Proverbs 15:2
"The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness."
Proverbs 15:3
"The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good."
Proverbs 15:4
"A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit."
Proverbs 15:5
"A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent."
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