King James Version
What Does Proverbs 25:11 Mean?
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. fitly: Heb. spoken upon his wheels”
Context
9
Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another: a secret: or, the secret of
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. fitly: Heb. spoken upon his wheels
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.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(11) **A word fitly spoken.—**Or, it may be, *at the proper time. *(Comp. Proverbs 15:23.)
**Apples of gold in pictures of silver.—**Probably golden-coloured apples are meant, or fruit of the same tint, such as pomegranates, citrons, or oranges. “Pictures” of silver probably means “figures,” *i.e., *baskets or dishes of ornamental work.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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