Proverbs 25:11

Bible in Basic English (1941)

A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 He gives a kiss with his lips who gives a right answer.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are experienced, so that I may be able to give the word a special sense for the feeble: every morning my ear is open to his teaching, like those who are experienced:

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 82%

    12Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

    13As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.

  • 23A man has joy in the answer of his mouth: and a word at the right time, how good it is!

  • 72%

    23The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

    24Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.

  • 15There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

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    19Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

    20The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.

  • 10Or your hearer may say evil of you, and your shame will not be turned away.

  • 18For it is a delight to keep them in your heart, to have them ready on your lips.

  • 1A good name is more to be desired than great wealth, and to be respected is better than silver and gold.

  • 25How pleasing are upright words! but what force is there in your arguments?

  • 4The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

  • 4A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.

  • 22Like a ring of gold in the nose of a pig, is a beautiful woman who has no sense.

  • 13Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; and he who says what is upright is dear to him.

  • 31The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.

  • 21The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, and a man is measured by what he is praised for.

  • Prov 15:1-2
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    1By a soft answer wrath is turned away, but a bitter word is a cause of angry feelings.

    2Knowledge is dropping from the tongue of the wise; but from the mouth of the foolish comes a stream of foolish words.

  • 18There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.

  • 23Smooth lips and an evil heart are like a vessel of earth plated with silver waste.

  • 16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! and to get knowledge is more to be desired than silver.

  • 3For words are tested by the ear, as food is tasted by the mouth.

  • 21The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

  • Prov 17:7-8
    2 verses
    69%

    7Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

    8An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.

  • 11We will make you chains of gold with ornaments of silver.

  • 31The man whose ear is open to the teaching of life will have his place among the wise.

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    10The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.

    11The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.

  • 4Take away the waste from silver, and a vessel will come out for the silver-worker.

  • Prov 8:10-11
    2 verses
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    10Take my teaching, and not silver; get knowledge in place of the best gold.

    11For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.

  • 14From the fruit of his mouth will a man have good food in full measure, and the work of a man's hands will be rewarded.

  • 6Give ear, for my words are true, and my lips are open to give out what is upright.

  • 9Say nothing in the hearing of a foolish man, for he will put no value on the wisdom of your words.

  • 25As cold water to a tired soul, so is good news from a far country.

  • 12The words of a wise man's mouth are sweet to all, but the lips of a foolish man are his destruction.

  • 19My fruit is better than gold, even than the best gold; and my increase is more to be desired than silver.

  • 14For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.

  • 15A judge is moved by one who for a long time undergoes wrongs without protest, and by a soft tongue even bone is broken.

  • 10Decision is in the lips of the king: his mouth will not go wrong in judging.

  • 11The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.

  • 16And my thoughts in me will be full of joy when your lips say right things.

  • 30The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, but violent behaviour takes away souls.

  • 25Care in the heart of a man makes it weighted down, but a good word makes it glad.

  • 26Her mouth is open to give out wisdom, and the law of mercy is on her tongue.

  • 30The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.

  • 9Like a thorn which goes up into the hand of a man overcome by drink, so is a wise saying in the mouth of a foolish man.