Proverbs 25:11,15
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 25:15 The Message (MSG)
Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.
Proverbs 25:11 King James Version (KJV)
A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Proverbs 25:15 King James Version (KJV)
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 25:11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances.
Proverbs 25:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
By forbearance a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft tongue breaks the bone.
Proverbs 25:11 New Century Version (NCV)
The right word spoken at the right time is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
Proverbs 25:15 New Century Version (NCV)
With patience you can convince a ruler, and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.
Proverbs 25:11 American Standard Version (ASV)
A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver.
Proverbs 25:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 25:11 New International Version (NIV)
Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.
Proverbs 25:15 New International Version (NIV)
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Proverbs 25:11 New King James Version (NKJV)
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
Proverbs 25:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
Proverbs 25:11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken at the right time. [Prov 15:23; Is 50:4]
Proverbs 25:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded, And a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance]. [Gen 32:4; 1 Sam 25:24; Prov 15:1; 16:14]
Proverbs 25:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket.
Proverbs 25:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.
Proverbs 25:11 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Winsome words spoken at just the right time are as appealing as apples gilded in gold surrounded with silver.
Proverbs 25:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Use patience and kindness when you want to persuade leaders and watch them change their minds right in front of you. For your gentle wisdom will quell the strongest resistance.