Proverbs 25:11
Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
In Context
10Lest he that heareth expose thee, and, the report concerning thee, turn not away.
12A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
Cross References
1 Samuel 25:35So David received at her hand, that which she had brought him,—and, unto herself, he said—Go up, in peace, unto thy house, see! I have hearkened unto thy voice, and accepted thy person.
Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season,—how good!
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Proclaimer sought to find out words giving delight, and to note down rightly, the 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 →