10 or the one who hears it may shame you

and the charge against you will stand.

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.

13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time

is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him;

he refreshes the spirit of his master.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain

is one who boasts of gifts never given.

15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,

and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame,

And thine infamy turn not away.

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.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,

So is a faithful messenger to them that send him:

For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift

Is like clouds and wind without rain.

15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,

And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

10 Others may accuse you of gossip,

and you will never regain your good reputation.

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.

13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.

They revive the spirit of their employer.

14 A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it

is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.

15 Patience can persuade a prince,

and soft speech can break bones.

10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,

And your reputation be ruined.

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.

13 Like the cold of snow in time of harvest

Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,

For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14 Whoever falsely boasts of giving

Is like clouds and wind without rain.

15 By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,

And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

10 Whoever hears it might shame you,

and you might not ever be respected again.

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.

13 Trustworthy messengers refresh those who send them,

like the coolness of snow in the summertime.

14 People who brag about gifts they never give

are like clouds and wind that give no rain.

15 With patience you can convince a ruler,

and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.

10 Lest he that heareth it revile thee,

And thine infamy turn not away.

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.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,

So is a faithful messenger to them that send him;

For he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 As clouds and wind without rain,

So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded,

And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

10 lest he that heareth it disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.

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.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.

15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

10 Otherwise, when he hears about it, he will humiliate you, 

and his evil report about you will never disappear. 

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. 

13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day, 

⸤so⸥ is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him: 

He refreshes his masters. 

14 ⸤Like⸥ a dense fog or a dust storm, 

⸤so⸥ is a person who brags about a gift that he does not give. 

15 With patience you can persuade a ruler, 

and a soft tongue can break bones. 

10 otherwise, the one who hears will disgrace you,

and you’ll never live it down.

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.

13 To those who send him, a trustworthy messenger

is like the coolness of snow on a harvest day;

he refreshes the life of his masters.

14 The man who boasts about a gift that does not exist

is like clouds and wind without rain.

15 A ruler can be persuaded through patience,

and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

10 or else someone who hears you will bring shame upon you,

and your ill repute will have no end.

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.

13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest

are faithful messengers to those who send them;

they refresh the spirit of their masters.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain

is one who boasts of a gift never given.

15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,

and a soft tongue can break bones.

10 lest he who hears shame you

and your ill repute will not end.

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.

13 Like the cold of snow on a day of harvest

is a faithful messenger to those who send him,

and the soul of his master is refreshed.

14 Like clouds and wind when there is no rain,

so too is a man who boasts in a gift of deception.

15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,

and a soft tongue will break a bone.

10 If you do, someone might hear it and put you to shame.

Then no one will ever respect you again.

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.

13 A messenger trusted by those who send him

is like cool snow at harvest time.

He renews the spirit of his masters.

14 A man who brags about gifts he doesn’t give

is like wind and clouds that don’t produce rain.

15 If you are patient, you can win an official over to your side.

And gentle words can break a bone.

10 Or he who hears it will reproach you,

And the evil report about you will not pass away.

11 Like apples of gold in settings of silver

Is a word spoken in right circumstances.

12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold

Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.

13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest

Is a faithful messenger to those who send him,

For he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain

Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely.

15 By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded,

And a soft tongue breaks the bone.