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Proverbs 25:12

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[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

As an earring {H5141} of gold {H2091}, and an ornament {H2481} of fine gold {H3800}, so is a wise {H2450} reprover {H3198} upon an obedient {H8085} ear {H241}.

Like a gold earring, like a fine gold necklace is a wise reprover to a receptive ear.

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 141:5 (8 votes)

    Let the righteous smite me; [it shall be] a kindness: and let him reprove me; [it shall be] an excellent oil, [which] shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also [shall be] in their calamities.

  • Proverbs 15:31 (5 votes)

    ¶ The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

  • Proverbs 15:32 (5 votes)

    ¶ He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

  • Proverbs 15:5 (4 votes)

    ¶ A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

  • Proverbs 27:5 (4 votes)

    ¶ Open rebuke [is] better than secret love.

  • Proverbs 27:6 (4 votes)

    Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful.

  • Proverbs 1:8 (3 votes)

    My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: