Proverbs 25:11

American Standard Version (1901)

A word fitly spoken Is [like] apples of gold in network of silver.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, [even] words of truth.
  • Isa 50:4 : 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 25:12-13
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    12[ As] an ear-ring 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.

  • Prov 15:23
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    23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

  • Prov 16:23-24
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    72%

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

    24Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Prov 20:15
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    15There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  • Prov 10:19-20
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    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

    20The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

  • Prov 25:10
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    10Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Job 6:25
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    25How forcible are words of uprightness! But your reproof, what doth it reprove?

  • Prov 18:4
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    4The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 15:4
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    4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.

  • Prov 11:22
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    22[ As] a ring of gold in a swine's snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion.

  • Prov 16:13
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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings; And they love him that speaketh right.

  • Prov 10:31
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    31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

  • Prov 27:21
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    21The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; And a man is [tried] by his praise.

  • Prov 15:1-2
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    70%

    1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 12:18
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    18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.

  • Prov 26:23
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    23Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are [like] an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • Job 34:3
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    3For the ear trieth words, As the palate tasteth food.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Prov 17:7-8
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    7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

    8A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

  • Song 1:11
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    11We will make thee plaits of gold With studs of silver.

  • Prov 15:31
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    31The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise.

  • Eccl 12:10-11
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    10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, [even] words of truth.

    11The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are [the words of] the masters of assemblies, [which] are given from one shepherd.

  • Prov 25:4
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    4Take away the dross from the silver, And there cometh forth a vessel for the refiner:

  • Prov 8:10-11
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    10Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.

  • Prov 8:6
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    6Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 25:25
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    25[ As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, So is good news from a far country.

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 8:19
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    19My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; And my revenue than choice silver.

  • Prov 3:14
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    14For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

  • Prov 25:15
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    15By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

  • Prov 16:10
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    10A divine sentence is in the lips of the king; His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.

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    11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 23:16
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    16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.

  • Prov 11:30
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    30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; And he that is wise winneth souls.

  • Prov 12:25
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    25Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.

  • Prov 31:26
    67%

    26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.

  • Ps 37:30
    67%

    30The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

  • Prov 26:9
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    9[ As] a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.