Proverbs 25:11-12
Proverbs 25:11-12 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:11-12 The Message (MSG)
The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry, And a wise friend’s timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.
Proverbs 25:11-12 King James Version (KJV)
A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:11-12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:11-12 New Century Version (NCV)
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl. A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
Proverbs 25:11-12 American Standard Version (ASV)
A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver. As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:11-12 New International Version (NIV)
Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:11-12 New King James Version (NKJV)
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:11-12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken at the right time. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.