Proverbs 25:11

KJV1611 – Modern English

A word spoken at the right time is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 Every man shall kiss his lips who gives a right answer.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The preacher sought to find acceptable words, and what was written was upright, even words of truth.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he awakens morning by morning, he awakens my ear to hear as the learned.

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  • Prov 16:23-24
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  • Prov 20:15
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    15There is gold and a multitude 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 is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

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  • Prov 25:10
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    10Lest he who hears it put you to shame, and your infamy not be turned away.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall all be ready on your lips.

  • Prov 22:1
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  • Job 6:25
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    22As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a lovely woman without discretion.

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    13Righteous lips are the delight of kings, and they love him who speaks what is right.

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    21As the refining pot tests silver, and the furnace tests gold, so a man is tested by his praise.

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    1A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.

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  • Prov 12:18
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    18There are those who speak like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

  • Prov 26:23
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    23Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.

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    11We will make you borders of gold with studs of silver.

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