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.

12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

Other Translations of Proverbs 25:12

King James Version

12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

12 And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.

New King James Version

12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.

New Living Translation

12 To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 25:12

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.