“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
Proverbs 25:11 (KJV) |
Proverbs 25:11
From Proverbs 25, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
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Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
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As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
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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.