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Proverbs 25:12
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Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine goldIs a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Who so reproueth a wyse man that hath an obedient eare, is as a golden earring, and an ornament of fine golde.
An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
As a ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on a hearing ear.
Wise advice to a listening ear is like gold earrings or fine jewelry.
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
As an eare-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprouer vpon an obedient eare.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
The correccion of the wyse is to an obedient eare, a golden cheyne and a Iewel of golde.
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.
[As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [So is] a wise reprover on an obedient ear.
[As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.
Like a gold earring, like a fine gold necklace is a wise reprover to a receptive ear.
He that reprooueth the wise, and the obedient eare, is as a golden earering and an ornament of fine golde.
Like an earring of gold, and a precious sardius, so is the reproof of the wise men to a listening ear.
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
A wise man speaking strong words to a listening ear is like a piece of gold for the ear and a beautiful object of fine gold.
A wicked generation judge themselves to be just, but do not cleanse their way.
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.
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.
A ring of gold, and a vessel of precious metal, is a wise reprover, on a hearing ear.
As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.
A ring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a rebuke of the wise to the ear of a listener.
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Like an earring of gold and a jewelry piece of fine gold, Is a wise person who offers rebukes to a listening ear.
A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
A goldun eere ryng, and a schinynge peerle is he, that repreueth a wijs man, and an eere obeiynge.
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, [Is] the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
an earring: Job 42:11
a wise: Proverbs 1:8, Proverbs 1:9, Proverbs 9:8, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 15:31, Proverbs 15:32, Proverbs 27:5, Proverbs 27:6, 1 Samuel 25:31-34, Psalms 141:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 20:16 - thus 1 Samuel 25:33 - blessed 2 Samuel 12:13 - I have sinned 1 Kings 12:8 - General 2 Kings 5:14 - went he down 2 Kings 20:14 - What said 2 Chronicles 10:8 - he forsook 2 Chronicles 18:7 - Let not the Ezra 10:5 - arose Job 6:24 - Teach me Proverbs 9:9 - General Proverbs 10:20 - tongue Proverbs 13:18 - he Proverbs 15:2 - tongue Proverbs 15:23 - joy Proverbs 16:24 - Pleasant Proverbs 18:20 - General Proverbs 20:15 - but Proverbs 24:26 - shall Ecclesiastes 10:12 - words Ecclesiastes 12:10 - acceptable words Ezekiel 3:20 - because Ezekiel 16:11 - General Matthew 12:35 - good man Acts 6:5 - the saying Acts 10:33 - are we Acts 18:26 - expounded Ephesians 4:29 - that which Ephesians 5:11 - but Colossians 4:6 - your 2 Thessalonians 3:15 - admonish
Cross-References
As for Ishmael, I have heard you. I will indeed bless him, make him fruitful, and give him a multitude of descendants. He will become the father of twelve princes; I will make him into a great nation.
But I will also make the son of the slave wife into a great nation, for he is your descendant too."
This was the field Abraham had purchased from the sons of Heth. There Abraham was buried with his wife Sarah.
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
It includes the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, Moab and the Hagrites,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,.... As a golden earring, when first put on, gives pain and uneasiness; but, being well hung and fixed, is very ornamental, being of fine gold, and especially when any jewels are upon it; which may be meant by the ornament, as the word is rendered, Song of Solomon 7:1;
[so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear; such is the reproof of a wise man, which is seasonably given, in a fit and proper manner; and which appears to proceed from love, and is designed for good, and done in great affection and faithfulness: this, though it may be a little grating to the ear at first, yet, when well considered and received, instead of leaving any infamy or reproach on the person reproved, it is an ornament to him, as well as reflects honour upon the reprover. It may be rendered, "[so is] he that reproveth a wise man, upon" or "with an obedient ear" g; a wise man that has an obedient or hearing ear, who is so wise as to altered to reproofs given him, and which he takes kindly, and receives profit and advantage from them; see Proverbs 9:8.
g מוכיח חכם "qui arguit sapientem", V. L. Pagninus, Mercerus, Gejerus.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The theme of this proverb being the same as that of Proverbs 25:11, its occurrence suggests the thought that rings used as ornaments for ears, or nose, or forehead, and other trinkets formed part of the works of art spoken of in the foregoing note, and that the king had something at once pointed and wise to say of each of them.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 25:12. As an ear-ring of gold — I believe נזם nezem to mean the nose-ring with its pendants; the left nostril is pierced, and a ring put through it, as in the ear. This is very common in almost every part of the East, among women of condition. This is a farther illustration of the above metaphor.
