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


In Context

8 do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?

9 If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man's confidence,

10 or he who hears it may shame you and you will never lose your bad reputation.

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

12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.

13 Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit 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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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