Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 25:11

Friday, March 20, 2026

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
— Proverbs 25:11

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Illustration of Proverbs 25:11 — A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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