Proverbs 25:11

Webster's Bible (1833)

A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 15:23 : 23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
  • Prov 24:26 : 26 An honest answer Is like a kiss on the lips.
  • Eccl 12:10 : 10 The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
  • Isa 50:4 : 4 The Lord Yahweh has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 25:12-13
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    12As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

    13As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to those who send him; For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

  • Prov 15:23
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    23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!

  • Prov 16:23-24
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    72%

    23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, And adds learning to his lips.

    24Pleasant words are 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 rare jewel.

  • Prov 10:19-20
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    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, But he who restrains his lips does wisely.

    20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

  • Prov 25:10
    71%

    10Lest one who hears it put you to shame, And your bad reputation never depart.

  • Prov 22:18
    71%

    18For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, If all of them are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is more desirable than great riches, And loving favor is better than silver and gold.

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

  • Prov 18:4
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    4The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 15:4
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    4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit.

  • Prov 11:22
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    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. They value one who speaks the truth.

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

  • Prov 27:21
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    21The crucible is for silver, And the furnace for gold; But man is refined by his praise.

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

    2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 12:18
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    18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, But the tongue of the wise heals.

  • Prov 26:23
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    23Like silver dross on an earthen vessel Are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.

  • Prov 16:16
    69%

    16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

  • Job 34:3
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    3For the ear tries words, As the palate tastes food.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

  • Prov 17:7-8
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    7Arrogant speech isn't fitting for a fool, Much less do lying lips fit a prince.

    8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; Wherever he turns, he prospers.

  • Song 1:11
    69%

    11We will make you earrings of gold, With studs of silver. Beloved

  • Prov 15:31
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    31The ear that listens to reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise.

  • Eccl 12:10-11
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    69%

    10The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.

    11The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from 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 material comes out for the refiner;

  • Prov 8:10-11
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    10Receive my instruction rather than silver; Knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

  • Prov 12:14
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    14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man's hands shall be rewarded to him.

  • Prov 8:6
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    6Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.

  • Prov 23:9
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    9Don't speak in the ears of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 25:25
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    25Like cold water 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 a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

  • Prov 8:19
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    19My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold; My yield than choice silver.

  • Prov 3:14
    68%

    14For her good profit is better than getting silver, And her return is better than fine gold.

  • Prov 25:15
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    15By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

  • Prov 16:10
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    10Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king. He shall not betray his mouth.

  • Prov 10:11
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    11The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

  • Prov 23:16
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    16Yes, my heart will rejoice, When your lips speak what is right.

  • Prov 11:30
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    30The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life. He who is wise wins souls.

  • Prov 12:25
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    25Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down, But a kind word makes it glad.

  • Prov 31:26
    67%

    26She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

  • Ps 37:30
    67%

    30The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

  • Prov 26:9
    67%

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