Proverbs 25:11
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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
In other translations
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
- Isaiah 50:4The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
- Ecclesiastes 12:10The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
- Proverbs 24:26Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.An honest answer given is like a kiss on the lips.
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