Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply, and how good is a timely word!
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

joy

Proverbs 12:14
By fruitful speech a man will be filled with good things, and the work of a man's hands will reward him.

Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are a king's delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.

Proverbs 24:26
An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.

Proverbs 25:11, 12
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. . . .

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

in due season

Ecclesiastes 3:1
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:

Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

how

1 Samuel 25:32, 33
Then David said to Abigail, "Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! . . .

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
A man has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A man takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word--how good that is!

International Standard Version
An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.

NET Bible
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time--how good it is!

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
The word of his mouth is joy to a man, and it is good for him that speaks in his time.
Links
Proverbs 15:23 NIV
Proverbs 15:23 NLT
Proverbs 15:23 ESV
Proverbs 15:23 NASB
Proverbs 15:23 KJV

Proverbs 15:23 Bible Apps
Proverbs 15:23 Parallel
Proverbs 15:23 Biblia Paralela
Proverbs 15:23 Chinese Bible
Proverbs 15:23 French Bible
Proverbs 15:23 German Bible

Proverbs 15:23 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Proverbs 15:22
Top of Page
Top of Page