Proverbs 15:23
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!”Proverbs 15:23
What Does Proverbs 15:23 Mean?
Proverbs 15:23 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 23 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 50:4“The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.”Ecclesiastes 3:1“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:”Proverbs 12:25“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”Proverbs 25:11“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”Ephesians 4:29“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”Proverbs 12:14“A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.”Proverbs 16:13“Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.”Luke 6:45“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”Proverbs 24:26“Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.”Proverbs 16:24“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”Proverbs 15:26“The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.”1 Samuel 25:32“And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:”Matthew 12:35“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”Proverbs 27:9“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.”Proverbs 10:13“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.”Ecclesiastes 10:12“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”Luke 12:42“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”John 1:37“And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.”John 11:29“As soon as she heard that, she arose quickly, and came unto him.”Acts 6:5“And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:”
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