Proverbs 15:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Probably, a special reference to debates in council Proverbs 15:22. They bring before us the special characteristic of the East, the delight in ready, improvised answers, solving difficulties, turning aside anger. Compare the effect on the scribe Mark 12:28.

Proverbs 15:23

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