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11 
Like apples of gold in settings of silver
Is a word spoken at the right time.(A)
12 
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.

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The Lord God has given Me [His [a]Servant] the tongue of disciples [as One who is taught],
That I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple [as One who is taught].

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 50:4 I.e. the Messiah.

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A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!

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