Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
King James Version
In Context
10Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
12As an earring 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 said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.
Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Ecclesiastes 12:10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, 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 →