What does Proverbs 15:23 mean?

Proverbs 15:23 highlights themes such as joy, communication, wisdom when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 15:23 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

21Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

22Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

25The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

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Proverbs 25:11
Both verses highlight the value of timely words.
Ecclesiastes 3:7
This verse discusses the right time for every matter, echoing the importance of timing in communication.
Colossians 4:6
Paul advises that our speech should be gracious and seasoned with salt, similar to the wisdom in Proverbs.