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