World English Bible
"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver."
— Proverbs 25:11, World English Bible
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
“A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver. ”
“Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.”
“To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.”
“A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.”
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
Don't be hasty in bringing charges to court. What will you do in the end when your neighbor shames you?
Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;
lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.
As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.