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Proverbs 25:11
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11 A word fitly spoken
    is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.(A)

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Proverbs 25:11
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11 Apples of gold in a setting of silver
    is a matter spoken at[a] its proper time.

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  1. Proverbs 25:11 Hebrew “on”
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Proverbs 25:15
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15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue can break bones.(A)

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Proverbs 25:15
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15 With patience[a] a ruler may be persuaded,
    and a soft tongue will break a bone.[b]

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  1. Proverbs 25:15 Literally “With length of face”
  2. Proverbs 25:15 Or “strength”
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Proverbs 25:25
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25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul,
    so is good news from a far country.(A)

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25 Like cold water[a] upon a weary soul,[b]
    so too is good news from a distant place.

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  1. Proverbs 25:25 Hebrew “waters”
  2. Proverbs 25:25 Or “life,” or “inner self”
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