Prov.25.11-Prov.25.20
Prov.25.11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Prov.25.11
The right word at the right time is like a custom-made piece of jewelry,
Prov.25.11
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
Prov.25.11
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
Prov.25.11
Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.
Prov.25.12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Prov.25.12
And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.
Prov.25.12
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.
Prov.25.12
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
Prov.25.12
Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.
Prov.25.13
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.
Prov.25.13
Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat--refreshing!
Prov.25.13
Like the coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
Prov.25.13
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.
Prov.25.13
Faithful messengers are as refreshing as snow in the heat of summer. They revive the spirit of their employer.
Prov.25.14
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Prov.25.14
Like billowing clouds that bring no rain is the person who talks big but never produces.
Prov.25.14
Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give.
Prov.25.14
Whoever falsely boasts of giving Is like clouds and wind without rain.
Prov.25.14
A person who doesn't give a promised gift is like clouds and wind that don't bring rain.
Prov.25.15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Prov.25.15
Patient persistence pierces through indifference; gentle speech breaks down rigid defenses.
Prov.25.15
Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
Prov.25.15
By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
Prov.25.15
Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can crush strong opposition.
Prov.25.16
Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.
Prov.25.16
When you're given a box of candy, don't gulp it all down; eat too much chocolate and you'll make yourself sick;
Prov.25.16
If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit.
Prov.25.16
Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need, Lest you be filled with it and vomit.
Prov.25.16
Do you like honey? Don't eat too much of it, or it will make you sick!
Prov.25.17
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.
Prov.25.17
And when you find a friend, don't outwear your welcome; show up at all hours and he'll soon get fed up.
Prov.25.17
Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house- too much of you, and he will hate you.
Prov.25.17
Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house, Lest he become weary of you and hate you.
Prov.25.17
Don't visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.
Prov.25.18
A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Prov.25.18
Anyone who tells lies against the neighbors in court or on the street is a loose cannon.
Prov.25.18
Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives false testimony against his neighbor.
Prov.25.18
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor Is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Prov.25.18
Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
Prov.25.19
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.
Prov.25.19
Trusting a double-crosser when you're in trouble is like biting down on an abscessed tooth.
Prov.25.19
Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.
Prov.25.19
Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble Is like a bad tooth and a foot out of joint.
Prov.25.19
Putting confidence in an unreliable person is like chewing with a toothache or walking on a broken foot.
Prov.25.20
As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.
Prov.25.20
Singing light songs to the heavyhearted is like pouring salt in their wounds.
Prov.25.20
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Prov.25.20
Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
Prov.25.20
Singing cheerful songs to a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing someone's jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in a wound.
