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


In Context

8 Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?

9 Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

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

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

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who 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 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.