Proverbs 25:10-15

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 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.

13 Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.

14 Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.

15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

Cross References

• 1. ver 12; Proverbs 15:23
• 2. S ver 11; Psalms 141:5; S Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 15:31
• 3. S Proverbs 10:26; Proverbs 13:17
• 4. Ecclesiastes 10:4
• 5. Proverbs 15:1

Footnotes

• [a] Or possibly "apricots"