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Proverbs 25:10-12 in English

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Proverbs 25:10-12 in American Standard Version (1901)

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.
Proverbs 25 in American Standard Version (1901)

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

10 lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, so thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to thee like death.
10a Favour and friendship set a man free, which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; but take heed to thy ways peaceably.
11 As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.
12 In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in Brenton Septuagint Translation

Proverbs 25:10-12 in King James Version + Apocrypha

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.
Proverbs 25 in King James Version + Apocrypha

Proverbs 25:10-12 in King James (Authorized) Version

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.
Proverbs 25 in King James (Authorized) Version

Proverbs 25:10-12 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

10 lest your friend continue to reproach you, so your quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to you like death. Favour and friendship set a man free, which do you keep for yourself, lest you be made liable to reproach; but take heed to your ways peaceably.
11 As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.
12 In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in LXX2012: Septuagint in American English 2012

PROVERBS 25:10-12 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

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 baskets of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
PROVERBS 25 in Revised Version with Apocrypha (1895)

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Translation for Translators

10 If others find out that you have told secrets, you will be ashamed, and from that time on, ◄you will have a bad reputation/people will think badly about you►.
11 Something that is said that is very appropriate is as delightful as seeing SIM gold apples/ornaments in a silver bowl.
12 When a wise person rebukes/warns someone SYN who is willing to listen, that is as valuable as SIM a gold ring or a gold chain.
Proverbs 25 in Translation for Translators

Proverbs 25:10-12 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

10 lest your friend continue to reproach you, so your quarrel and enmity shall not depart, but shall be to you like death. Favour and friendship set a man free, which do you keep for yourself, lest you be made liable to reproach; but take heed to your ways peaceably.
11 As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.
12 In an ear-ring of gold a precious sardius is also set; so is a wise word to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in LXX2012: Septuagint in British/International English 2012

Proverbs 25:10-12 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in World English Bible with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 25:10-12 in World English Bible (Catholic)

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in World English Bible (Catholic)

Proverbs 25:10-12 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in World English Bible British Edition with Deuterocanon

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Bible in Basic English

10 Or your hearer may say evil of you, and your shame will not be turned away.
11 A word at the right time is like apples of gold in a network of silver.
12 Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.
Proverbs 25 in Bible in Basic English

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Darby Translation

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.
Proverbs 25 in Darby Translation

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Douay-Rheims 1899

10 Lest he insult over thee, when he hath heard it, and cease not to upbraid thee. Grace and friendship deliver a man: keep these for thyself, lest thou fall under reproach.
11 To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.
12 As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in Douay-Rheims 1899

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Free Bible Version

10 otherwise whoever hears it will make you ashamed and you'll never lose your bad reputation.
11 Advice given at the right time is like golden apples set in silver.
12 Constructive criticism from the wise to someone who listens is like a gold ring and a necklace of fine gold.
Proverbs 25 in Free Bible Version

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Geneva Bible 1599

10 Least he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamie doe not cease.
11 A word spoken in his place, is like apples of golde with pictures of siluer.
12 He that reprooueth the wise, and the obedient eare, is as a golden earering and an ornament of fine golde.
Proverbs 25 in Geneva Bible 1599

Proverbs 25:10-12 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

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 settings of silver.
12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in JPS TaNaKH 1917

Proverbs 25:10-12 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

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.
Proverbs 25 in KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy never be removed.
11 Like apples of gold among figures of silver is a word spoken in a proper manner.
12 As an earring of gold, and a pendant of fine gold, so is a wise reprover toward an ear that listeneth.
Proverbs 25 in Isaac Leeser Tanakh

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

10 Lest thy friend continue to reproach thee, So thy quarrel and enmity shall not depart, But shall be to thee like death.
10a Favor and friendship set a man free, Which do thou keep for thyself, lest thou be made liable to reproach; But take heed to thy ways peaceably.
11 As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, So is it to speak a wise word.
12 In an earring of gold a precious sardius is also set; So is a wise word to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in Updated Brenton English Septuagint

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Nyangumarta English Bible

Proverbs 25:10-12 don't exist in Nyangumarta English Bible.

Proverbs 25:10-12 in George Noyes Bible

10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, And thy infamy depart not from thee.
11 A word spoken in season Is like apples of gold in figured-work of silver.
12 As a ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an attentive ear.
Proverbs 25 in George Noyes Bible

Proverbs [Sayings] 25:10-12 in One Unity Resource Bible

10 lest one who sh'ma ·hears obeys· it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is the reproof of the wise to an sh'ma ·hearing obedient· ear.
Proverbs [Sayings] 25 in One Unity Resource Bible

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Unlocked Literal Bible

10 or else the one who hears you will bring shame upon you and an evil report about you that cannot be silenced.
11 Apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken in the right situation.
12 A gold ring or jewelry made of fine gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
Proverbs 25 in Unlocked Literal Bible

Proverbs 25:10-12 in World English Bible

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in World English Bible

Proverbs 25:10-12 in World English Bible British Edition

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in World English Bible British Edition

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Noah Webster Bible

10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thy infamy turn not away.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in Noah Webster Bible

Proverbs 25:10-12 in World Messianic Bible

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in World Messianic Bible

Proverbs 25:10-12 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25 in World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling

10 lest peradventure he have joy of thy fall, when he hath heard, and cease not to do shame to thee.
11 A golden pomme or pommel in beds of silver is he, that speaketh a word in his time.
12 A golden earring, and a shining pearl is he, that reproveth a wise man, and an ear obeying.

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Wycliffe's Bible with Modern Spelling (Enhanced)

10 lest peradventure he have joy of thy fall (or lest perhaps he have joy over thy fall), when he hath heard (of it), and cease not to do shame to thee.
11 (As) A golden pommel in beds of silver is he, that speaketh a word in his time. (Like a golden apple in beds of silver, is a word spoken at its proper time.)
12 (As) A golden earring, and a shining pearl is he, that reproveth a wise man, and an ear obeying. (Like a golden earring, and a shining pearl, is a wise person who rebuketh someone with an obedient ear.)

Proverbs 25:10-12 in Young's Literal Translation

10 Lest the hearer put thee to shame, And thine evil report turn not back.
11 Apples of gold in imagery of silver, Is the word spoken at its fit times.
12 A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.