Proverbs 25:11
Apples of gold in settings of silver 2 is a word spoken in the right situation. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
In Context
12A gold ring or jewelry made of fine gold 1 is a wise rebuke to a listening ear. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:35So David received from her hand what she had brought him; he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house; see, I have listened to your voice and have accepted you.”
Proverbs 15:23A person finds joy when he gives a pertinent reply; 1 how good is a timely word! 1
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Teacher sought to write using vivid, upright 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 →