Proverbs 25:11

Whoever speaks a word at an opportune time is like apples of gold on beds of silver.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

10lest perhaps he may insult you, when he has heard it, and he might not cease to reproach you. Grace and friendship free a man; preserve these for yourself, lest you fall under reproach.

12Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:35Then David received from her hand all that she had brought to him. And he said to her: “Go in peace to your own house. Behold, I have heeded your voice, and I have honored your face.”

Proverbs 15:23A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.

Ecclesiastes 12:10He sought useful words, and he wrote most righteous words, which were full 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 →

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