11 Apples of gold in a setting of silver is a matter spoken at[a] its proper time.
11 (A)A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
15 With patience[a] a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.[b]
15 With (A)patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone.
25 Like cold water[a] upon a weary soul,[b] so too is good news from a distant place.
25 Like cold water to (A)a thirsty soul, so is (B)good news from a far country.
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