Proverbs 15:23 celebrates a word spoken in due season — almost identical to the 'word fitly spoken' here, both valuing timely speech.

The tongue of the just is choice silver—same precious metal imagery for valuable speech, reinforcing the proverb.

A good word makes the heart glad—captures the uplifting effect of a word fitly spoken.

Pleasant words are like honeycomb, sweet and health-giving—another simile for the beauty and benefit of fitting speech.

Proverbs 22:18 urges keeping wisdom ready on the lips—reinforcing that fit words come from internal preparation, not spontaneity.

Proverbs 24:26 says a right answer is like a kiss — both praise appropriate speech, though the imagery differs.

Isaiah 50:4 speaks of knowing how to sustain the weary with a word in season — directly echoing the 'word fitly spoken' here.

Gideon's gentle response to Ephraim's anger is a classic example of a word fitly spoken that turns away wrath.

David's respectful words to Saul prompt weeping—a timely, gracious speech that softens a hostile heart.

Job praises the force of right words—directly affirming the power of fitting speech, akin to apples of gold.

Matthew 12:35 reveals that good words flow from a good heart—grounding the proverb's 'fitly spoken' in inner character.

Luke 4:22 shows Jesus' gracious words amazed listeners—a perfect embodiment of 'a word fitly spoken' in action.

Ephesians 4:29 commands speech that edifies and gives grace—directly applying the proverb's ideal to Christian conduct.

Colossians 4:6 instructs speech seasoned with salt, knowing how to answer each person—expanding on the 'fitly spoken' concept.

Ecclesiastes 10:12 contrasts gracious wise words with destructive foolish ones—showing the same principle that apt speech is beautiful and beneficial.

Ecclesiastes 12:10 says the Preacher sought acceptable words — similar to the desire for fitting words here.