Commentary for Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy with the response of his mouth According to its apparent meaning: Through a soft answer and gentle speech, people love him. Our Sages expounded it as referring to those who memorize the Torah; if they utter an answer with their mouth, they will remember it and rejoice with it.

and how good is a word in time! They ask concerning the laws of Passover and the laws of Sukkoth in their season.