Proverbs 25:11–12
Proverbs 25:11–12 — The New International Version (NIV)
11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver
is a ruling rightly given.
12 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 — English Standard Version (ESV)
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
11 A word fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12 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 Living Translation (NLT)
11 Timely advice is lovely,
like golden apples in a silver basket.
12 To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.
12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — New Century Version (NCV)
11 The right word spoken at the right time
is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
12 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)
11 A word fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in network of silver.
12 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 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
11 As apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season. 12 An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
11 ⸤Like⸥ golden apples in silver settings,
⸤so⸥ is a word spoken at the right time.
12 ⸤Like⸥ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament,
⸤so⸥ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
11 A word spoken at the right time
is like gold apples on a silver tray.
12 A wise correction to a receptive ear
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
11 Apples of gold in a setting of silver
is a matter spoken at its proper time.
12 A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
Proverbs 25:11–12 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
11 The right word at the right time
is like golden apples in silver jewelry.
12 A wise person’s warning to a listening ear
is like a gold earring or jewelry made of fine gold.