Proverbs 25:11

Something that is said that is very appropriate is as delightful as seeing [SIM] gold apples/ornaments in a silver bowl.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10If others find out that you have told secrets, you will be ashamed, and from that time on, ◄you will have a bad reputation/people will think badly about you►.

12When a wise person rebukes/warns someone [SYN] who is willing to listen, that is as valuable as [SIM] a gold ring or a gold chain.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:35Then David accepted the gifts that Abigail had brought to him. He said to her, “I hope/desire that things will go well for you. I have heard what you said, and I will do what you have requested.”

Proverbs 15:23People rejoice when they are able to reply well to what others have asked them; truly, it is very delightful to be able to say the right thing at the right time.

Ecclesiastes 12:10I searched for the right words, and what I have written is reliable and true.

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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