Proverbs (Biblical

Proverbs is a book of wisdom literature in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament, consisting of short sayings and moral instruction. The quoted line likens timely, well-chosen speech to gold set in silver, emphasizing the practical value of appropriate words.

Quotes by Proverbs (Biblical

Quotes: 1

A Word Fitly Spoken Is Like Apples of Gold in a Setting of Silver – Proverbs (Biblical)

The phrase has inspired art, literature, and even jewelry design. For instance, 19th-century Victorian lockets engraved with this proverb were often given as gifts, symbolizing the enduring value of meaningful language in personal connections. [...]

Created on: 5/1/2025