11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.


In Context

8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame.

9 Debate your cause with your neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another:

10 Lest he that hears it put you to shame, and your infamy turn not away.

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on an obedient ear.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

Proverbs 25:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:11A word fitly spoken [is like] apples of gold in pictures of silver.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:11A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:11To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:11A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:11As apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in baskets of silver.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:11Apples of gold in imagery of silver, Is the word spoken at its fit times.