Proverbs 25:11-14 in English

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.

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.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

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.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.

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.

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.

¹⁴ Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

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.

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.

¹⁴ Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

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.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.

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.

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.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.

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.

¹³ A messenger who ◄is reliable/tells someone else exactly what he was told to say► refreshes the spirits of his bosses who sent him like SIM ◄snow/cold water► refreshes the ground at the time that people harvest crops.

¹⁴ When someone promises to give a gift to us but never gives it, that disappoints us as much as SIM clouds and wind that come but do not bring any rain.

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.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, so a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; for he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, so is he that boasts of a false gift.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of grain-cutting, so is a true servant to those who send him; for he gives new life to the soul of his master.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is one who takes credit for an offering he has not given.

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.

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.

¹⁴ Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

¹⁴ As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfill his promises.

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.

¹³ Faithful messengers are as refreshing to their master as cold snow on a hot harvest day.

¹⁴ Someone who boasts about a gift they never give is like cloud and wind without rain.

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.

¹³ As the colde of the snowe in the time of haruest, so is a faithfull messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soule of his masters.

¹⁴ A man that boasteth of false liberalitie, is like cloudes and winde without raine.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sendeth him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.

¹⁴ As vapours and wind without rain, so is he that boasteth himself of a false gift.

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.

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.

¹⁴ Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift Is like clouds and wind without rain.

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.

¹³ As the cooling of snow on a harvest-day, so is a faithful messenger to those that send him; for he refresheth the soul of his master.

¹⁴ Like clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that vaunteth falsely of a gift.

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.

¹³ As a fall of snow in the time of harvest is good against heat, So a faithful messenger refreshes those that send him; For he helps the souls of his employers.

¹⁴ As winds and clouds and rains are most evident objects, So is he that boasts of a false gift.

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.

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 spirit of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, So is the man that boasteth falsely of giving.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

¹³ Like the cold of snow at harvest time is a faithful messenger for those who sent him; he brings back the life of his masters.

¹⁴ Clouds and wind without rain is the one who boasts about a gift he does not give.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

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.

¹⁴ Whoever boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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.

¹³ As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, so a faithful messenger to him that sent him, maketh his soul to have rest.

¹⁴ A cloud and wind, and rain not pursuing or following, is a glorious man, and not ful filling promises.

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.)

¹³ As the cold of snow in the day of harvest, so a faithful messenger to him that sent him, maketh his soul to have rest. (Like the cold of snow on the day of harvest, is a faithful messenger to him who sent him, for he maketh his soul to have rest.)

¹⁴ (As) A cloud and wind, and (then) rain not following, is a glorious man, and not ful filling promises. (Like a cloud and wind, but then rain not following, is a honourable person who fulfilleth not his promises.)

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.

¹³ As a vessel of snow in a day of harvest, So is a faithful ambassador to those sending him, And the soul of his masters he refresheth.

¹⁴ Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, Is a man boasting himself in a false gift.