Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
In Context
10lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:35So David received from her hand that which she had brought him. Then he said to her, “Go up in peace to your house. Behold, I have listened to your voice and have granted your request.”
Proverbs 15:23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, 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 →