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Proverbs 25:11
Proverbs 25:11 is verse 11 of Proverbs chapter 25, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
King James Version
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
World English Bible
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
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Proverbs 25:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible
9 Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence,
10 lest the one who hears may disgrace you, and your infamy never go away.
11 A word fitly 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 cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 24:26An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
Isaiah 50:4The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.