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Proverbs 25:11
11Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket.
Proverbs 25:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
- New International Version (NIV)Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
Context of Proverbs 25:11
9When arguing with your neighbor, don’t betray another person’s secret. 10Others may accuse you of gossip, and you will never regain your good reputation. Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket. 12To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry. 13Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
Read all of Proverbs 25Proverbs 25:11 word by word
תַּפּוּחֵ֣י זָ֭הָב בְּמַשְׂכִּיּ֥וֹת כָּ֑סֶף דָּ֝בָ֗ר דָּבֻ֥ר עַל־אָפְנָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 25:11
- Proverbs 15:23Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
- Proverbs 24:26An honest answer is like a kiss of friendship.
- Ecclesiastes 12:10The Teacher sought to find just the right words to express truths clearly.
- Isaiah 50:4The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know how to comfort the weary. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will.
Commentaries on Proverbs 25:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11A word fitly spoken - אפניו על al ophannaiv, upon its wheels. An observation, caution, reproof, or advice, that comes in naturally, runs smoothly along, is not forced nor dragged in, that appears to be without design, to rise out of the conversation, and though particularly relative to one point, will appear to the company to suit all. Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver - - Is like the refreshing orange or beautiful citron, served up in open…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Apples of gold - Probably the golden colored fruit set in baskets (i. e., chased vessels of open worked silver); so is a word spoken upon its wheels (i. e., moving quickly and quietly on its way). The proverb may have had its origin in some kingly gift to the son of David, the work of Tyrian artists, like Hiram and his fellows. Others gazed on the cunning work and admired, but the wise king saw in the costly rarity a parable of something higher. “A word…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-12Verses 11-12 A word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in silver baskets.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-12Timely advice and valid criticism are valuable, beautiful, and rare (see also Proverbs 15:23; 26:7, 9). We should welcome them (see Proverbs 10:17; 13:1, 10; 15:24, 31–32; 17:10).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. a word fitly--literally, "quickly," as wheels roll, just in time. The comparison as apples ... silver gives a like sense. apples, &c.--either real apples of golden color, in a silver network basket, or imitations on silver embroidery.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 25
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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