Proverbs 25:11

Proverbs chapter 25 · verse 11 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.

v.10Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.

v.11This passage

v.12Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 24:26
He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.