Proverbs 12:14 links the fruit of the mouth to satisfaction, paralleling the joy from an apt answer in 15:23.

Proverbs 16:13 says righteous lips delight a king, similar to the joy of an apt answer—both highlight the value of good speech.

Proverbs 24:26 compares an honest answer to a kiss—like 15:23, it affirms the goodness of a timely, truthful word.

Proverbs 25:11 describes a word fitly spoken as beautiful—directly parallel to the 'word in season' being good.

In Proverbs 12:25, a good word makes the heart glad — directly parallel to the joy from a timely answer in the main verse.

In Proverbs 16:24, pleasant words are sweet to the soul and healing — directly paralleling the delight of a timely word.

Proverbs 25:12 values a wise reprover to a listening ear—related to apt speech but focused on correction rather than answer.

In 1 Samuel 25:32, David blesses God for sending Abigail — her timely words bring him joy, exemplifying the proverb's truth.

In 1 Samuel 25:33, David praises Abigail's advice for preventing bloodshed — a direct example of a timely word bringing blessing.

Isaiah 50:4 describes a word to sustain the weary—a direct OT example of a timely word, paralleling 15:23.

Ephesians 4:29 expands the principle into NT: speak only what builds up, fitting the occasion, echoing the timely word.

Luke 6:45 adds that the mouth speaks what the heart is full of, reinforcing the inward source of timely words.