PROVERBS 25:11-15

¹¹A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in baskets of silver.

¹²As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

¹³As 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.

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

¹⁵By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.