Cross references
Proverbs 15:23
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—
and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23 has 8 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 8 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Isaiah 50:4 (17 votes) and Proverbs 25:11–12 (14 votes). 22 other verses point back to it. It links with 9 other books, from 1 Samuel 25 to Ephesians 4.
Which verses does Proverbs 15:23 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Isaiah 50:417 votes
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.
- Proverbs 25:11–1214 votes
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
- Ephesians 4:2914 votes
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.
- Proverbs 12:1410 votes
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
- Proverbs 16:1310 votes
Righteous lips are a king’s delight, and he who speaks honestly is beloved.
- Proverbs 24:266 votes
An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
- 1 Samuel 25:32–335 votes
Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.
- Ecclesiastes 3:15 votes
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
Which verses point to Proverbs 15:23?
The 10 strongest of 22.