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A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it !
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American Standard Version
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Christian Standard Bible
A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word—how good that is!
English Standard Version
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!
New American Standard Bible
A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!
New International Version
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
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!
New Living Translation
Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
World English Bible
Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!