12As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.


In Context

9 Treat thy cause with thy friend, and discover not the secret to a stranger:

10 Lest he insult over thee, when he hath heard it, and cease not to upbraid thee. Grace and friendship deliver a man: keep these for thyself, lest thou fall under reproach.

11 To speak a word in due time, is like apples of gold on beds of silver.

12 As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient ear.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to him that sent him, for he refresheth his soul.

14 As clouds, and wind, when no rain followeth, so is the man that boasteth, and doth not fulfil his promises.

Proverbs 25:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:12[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

25:12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

25:12As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold,'so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:12An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

25:12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:12As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

25:12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

25:12A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, Is the wise reprover to an attentive ear.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

25:12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover on an obedient ear.