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

American Standard Version
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

Berean Study Bible
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

Douay-Rheims Bible
A man rejoiceth in the sentence of his mouth: and a word in due time is best.

English Revised Version
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word in due season, how good is it!

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

World English Bible
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

Young's Literal Translation
Joy is to a man in the answer of his mouth, And a word in its season -- how good!

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