Proverbs 25:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
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BSBPD
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Apples of gold in imagery of silver, <FI>Is<Fi> the word spoken at its fit times.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Proverbs 25:11 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:35Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”
- Job 4:4Your words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.
- 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.
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