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10 
Or he who hears it will shame you
And the rumor about you [and your action in court] will have no end.

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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10 or the one who hears it may shame you
    and the charge against you will stand.

11 Like apples[a] of gold in settings of silver(A)
    is a ruling rightly given.
12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
    is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots