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Proverbs 25:12
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Proverbs 25:12 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 25:12 in other translations
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
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In context
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself, And disclose not the secret of another;
10 Lest he that heareth it revile thee, And thine infamy turn not away.
11 A word fitly spoken Is like apples of gold in network of silver.
12 As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, So is a faithful messenger to them that send him; For he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 As clouds and wind without rain, So is he that boasteth himself of his gifts falsely.
15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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