23  To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,

and ^oa word in season, how good it is!

21  The wise of heart is called discerning,

and sweetness of speech ^rincreases persuasiveness.

24  ^uGracious words are like ^va honeycomb,

sweetness to the soul and ^whealth to the body.

11  ^yA word fitly spoken

is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

14  Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice,

rising early in the morning,

will be counted as cursing.