Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is apples of gold in a network of silver.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
In Context
10lest he who hears it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
12An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:35So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. And he said to her, Go up in peace to thy house. See, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.
Proverbs 15:23A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly--words of truth.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 25:9-11
8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. I. Here is good counsel given about going to law:—1. "Be not hasty in bringing an action, before thou hast thyself considered it, and consulted with thy friends about it: Go not forth hastily to strive; do not send for a writ in… Read the whole commentary →