11 Like apples[1] of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:11

King James Version

11 A word fitly fitly...: Heb. spoken upon his wheels spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

English Standard Version

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

The Message

11 The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,

New King James Version

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.

New Living Translation

11 Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:11

Commentary on Proverbs 25:11-12

(Read Proverbs 25:11-12)

A word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in silver baskets.