Proverbs 15:23 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 15:23 NIV (New International Version)
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:23 NLT (New Living Translation)
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word — how good that is!
Proverbs 15:23 KJV (King James Version)
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: And a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:23 NKJV (New King James Version)
A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:23 MSG (The Message)
Congenial conversation—what a pleasure! The right word at the right time—beautiful!
Proverbs 15:23 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer, And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 15:23 NET (New English Translation)
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time – how good it is!