From, Life of Dr. Jeter Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.… A certain Baptist merchant of Richmond became seriously embarrassed in his business. The report went out that he had failed, and caused much painful surprise. A few days after the suspension of his business Dr. Jeter, in passing down the aisle of the church one Sunday morning, met him. He grasped him by the hand with unwonted warmth, and said, " How are you, brother? I have heard fine news about you." Just about that time the sad brother was feeling that all the news concerning him was of the worst sort. With mingled surprise and curiosity he asked the doctor what he had heard. "Why, I heard that you had failed in business, and failed honestly. It is nothing to lose your money if you have been able to retain your integrity." The kind word went far to reconcile the brother to his misfortunes. He did "fail honestly," and not long after started again, and rose to high prosperity. (From "Life of Dr. Jeter.") Parallel Verses KJV: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.WEB: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. |
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