Proverbs 25:11

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 25:11

BSB
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
AKJV
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
CPDV
Whoever speaks a word at an opportune time is like apples of gold on beds of silver.
ERV
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in baskets of silver.
NHEB
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
SMT
Apples of gold in images of silver is the word spoken upon its wheels.

Commentary for Proverbs 25:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 25:11
Summary
Well-chosen words are precious and beautiful
Event
Praising timely words
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom