Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
In Context
10Lest he that heareth it revile thee, and thine infamy turn not away.
12As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:35So David received of her hand that which she had brought him; and he said unto her: 'Go up in peace to thy house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.'
Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; and a word in due season, how good is it!
Ecclesiastes 12:10Koheleth sought to find out words of delight, and that which was written uprightly, even 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 →