Proverbs 25:11

What does Proverbs 25:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 25:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Apples of gold in imagery of silver, <FI>Is<Fi> the word spoken at its fit times.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

[As] apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.

Context

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.

Cross references

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.

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