Proverbs 25:11

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Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to write words of truth accurately.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Sovereign LORD has given me the tongue of the learned, so that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens me morning by morning; He awakens my ear to listen like one being taught.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 25:12-13
    2 verses
    82%

    12Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.

    13Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger to those who send him; he refreshes his master’s soul.

  • Prov 15:23
    75%

    23A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!

  • Prov 16:23-24
    2 verses
    72%

    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

    24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

  • Prov 20:15
    72%

    15There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

  • Prov 10:19-20
    2 verses
    72%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

    20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

  • Prov 25:10
    71%

    10Lest the one who hears it brings shame upon you, and your slander is not retracted.

  • Prov 22:18
    71%

    18For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.

  • Prov 22:1
    71%

    1A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

  • Job 6:25
    71%

    25How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?

  • Prov 18:4
    71%

    4The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

  • Prov 15:4
    71%

    4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

  • Prov 11:22
    70%

    22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

  • Prov 16:13
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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love those who speak honestly.

  • Prov 10:31
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    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

  • Prov 27:21
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    21The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, but a person is tested by their praise.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    70%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 12:18
    70%

    18There is one whose rash words are like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

  • Prov 26:23
    69%

    23Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are fervent lips with an evil heart.

  • Prov 16:16
    69%

    16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

  • Job 34:3
    69%

    3For the ear tests words as the tongue tastes food.

  • Prov 16:21
    69%

    21The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • Prov 17:7-8
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    7Eloquent speech is not fitting for a fool; how much less deceitful speech for a ruler!

    8A bribe is like a precious gem in the eyes of its giver; wherever it turns, it prospers.

  • Song 1:11
    69%

    11We will make you ornaments of gold studded with silver.

  • Prov 15:31
    69%

    31The ear that listens to life-giving correction will dwell among the wise.

  • Eccl 12:10-11
    2 verses
    69%

    10The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to write words of truth accurately.

    11The words of the wise are like goads, and their collected sayings are like firmly embedded nails—given by one Shepherd.

  • Prov 25:4
    69%

    4Remove the impurities from silver, and a vessel will come forth for the refiner.

  • Prov 8:10-11
    2 verses
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    10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14From the fruit of their lips, people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward.

  • Prov 8:6
    68%

    6Listen, for I speak noble things, and what comes from my lips is right.

  • Prov 23:9
    68%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 25:25
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    25Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.

  • Eccl 10:12
    68%

    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

  • Prov 8:19
    68%

    19My fruit is better than fine gold, even pure gold, and my yield surpasses choice silver.

  • Prov 3:14
    68%

    14For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

  • Prov 25:15
    68%

    15With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

  • Prov 16:10
    68%

    10A decision is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not betray justice.

  • Prov 10:11
    68%

    11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

  • Prov 23:16
    68%

    16Yes, my inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.

  • Prov 11:30
    68%

    30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

  • Prov 12:25
    68%

    25Anxiety in a person's heart weighs them down, but a kind word cheers them up.

  • Prov 31:26
    67%

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue.

  • Ps 37:30
    67%

    30The mouth of the righteous person utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 26:9
    67%

    9Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard, so is a proverb in the mouth of fools.