Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.In other versions
A word fitly spoken Is `like' apples of gold in network of silver.
ASV
A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.
BBE
[As] apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.
DBY
A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
WEB
Apples of gold in imagery of silver, `Is' the word spoken at its fit times.
YLT
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
ENG
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
WBT
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
BSB
In context
9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
10Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.