11 A word fitly (A)spoken is like apples of gold
In settings of silver.

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11 A word [a]fitly spoken
Is like apples of gold in network of silver.

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  1. Proverbs 25:11 Or, in due season

11 Like apples[a] of gold in settings of silver(A)
    is a ruling rightly given.

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  1. Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots

15 (A)By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded,
And a gentle tongue breaks a bone.

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15 By long forbearing is a [a]ruler persuaded,
And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.

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  1. Proverbs 25:15 Or, judge

15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,(A)
    and a gentle tongue can break a bone.(B)

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25 As cold water to a weary soul,
So is (A)good news from a far country.

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25 As cold waters to a [a]thirsty soul,
So is good news from a far country.

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  1. Proverbs 25:25 Or, weary

25 Like cold water to a weary soul
    is good news from a distant land.(A)

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