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Proverbs 25:12
An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
Proverbs 25:12 · Darby Bible
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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 neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another;
10 lest he that heareth [it] disgrace thee, and thine evil report turn not away.
11 [As] apples of gold in pictures of silver, is a word spoken in season.
12 An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive 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 Clouds and wind without rain, [so] is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
15 By long forbearing is a ruler persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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