Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.
New American Standard Bible
Is a
King James Version
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Holman Bible
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
International Standard Version
Like golden apples set in silver is a word spoken at the right time.
A Conservative Version
A word fitly spoken is apples of gold in a network of silver.
American Standard Version
A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver.
Amplified
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.
Bible in Basic English
A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.
Darby Translation
As apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.
Julia Smith Translation
Apples of gold in images of silver is the word spoken upon its wheels.
King James 2000
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Apples of gold in a setting of silver is a matter spoken at its proper time.
Modern King James verseion
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A word spoken in due season, is like apples of gold in a silver dish.
New Heart English Bible
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
The Emphasized Bible
Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.
Webster
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
World English Bible
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Youngs Literal Translation
Apples of gold in imagery of silver, Is the word spoken at its fit times.
Themes
natural Fruit » Varieties of » Apples
Gold » Used in the arts » Modeled into forms of fruits
Silver » Baskets (rv), or filigree (margin, rv)
Speech/communication » Fitly spoken words
Words » Spiritual wise » Appropriate
Words » Aptly spoken, like apples of gold in filigree of silver
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 25:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
More Proverbs Of Solomon
10 lest the one who hears it put you to shame and your infamy will never go away. 11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken. 12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
Cross References
Proverbs 15:23
A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time -- how good it is!
Isaiah 50:4
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.
Proverbs 24:26
Like a kiss on the lips is the one who gives an honest answer.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings.