Proverbs 25:11

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Servant Perseveres The Sovereign LORD has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 25:12-13
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    12Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

    13Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him, for he refreshes the heart of his masters.

  • Prov 15:23
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    23A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!

  • Prov 16:23-24
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    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

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

  • Prov 20:15
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    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Prov 10:19-20
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    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

    20What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.

  • Prov 25:10
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    10lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away.

  • Prov 22:18
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    18For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Job 6:25
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    25How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?

  • Prov 18:4
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    4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 15:4
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    4Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse speech breaks the spirit.

  • Prov 11:22
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    22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

  • Prov 16:13
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    13The delight of a king is righteous counsel, and he will love the one who speaks uprightly.

  • Prov 10:31
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    31The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

  • Prov 27:21
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    21As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, so a person must put his praise to the test.

  • Prov 15:1-2
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    1A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 12:18
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    18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.

  • Prov 26:23
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    23Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Job 34:3
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    3For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Prov 17:7-8
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    7Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!

    8A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

  • Song 1:11
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    11We will make for you gold ornaments studded with silver.

  • Prov 15:31
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    31The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

  • Eccl 12:10-11
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    10The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.

    11The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.

  • Prov 25:4
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    4Remove the dross from the silver, and material for the silversmith will emerge;

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    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A person will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words, and the work of his hands will be rendered to him.

  • Prov 8:6
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    6Listen, for I will speak excellent things, and my lips will utter what is right.

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

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    25Like cold water to a weary person, so is good news from a distant land.

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    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

  • Prov 8:19
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    19My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.

  • Prov 3:14
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    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

  • Prov 25:15
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    15Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.

  • Prov 16:10
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    11The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.

  • Prov 23:16
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    16my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

  • Prov 11:30
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    30The fruit of the righteous is like a tree producing life, and the one who wins souls is wise.

  • Prov 12:25
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    25Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

  • Prov 31:26
    67%

    26She has opened her mouth with wisdom, with loving instruction on her tongue.

  • Ps 37:30
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    30The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

  • Prov 26:9
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    9Like a thorn has gone up into the hand of a drunkard, so a proverb has gone up into the mouth of a fool.