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Proverbs 25:12
A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
Proverbs 25:12 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 Thy cause plead with thy neighbour, And the secret counsel of another reveal not,
10 Lest the hearer put thee to shame, And thine evil report turn not back.
11 Apples of gold in imagery of silver, Is the word spoken at its fit times.
12 A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
13 As a vessel of snow in a day of harvest, So is a faithful ambassador to those sending him, And the soul of his masters he refresheth.
14 Clouds and wind, and rain there is none, Is a man boasting himself in a false gift.
15 By long-suffering is a ruler persuaded, And a soft tongue breaketh a bone.
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