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


In Context

9 Debate your case with your neighbor, and don't betray the confidence of another;

10 lest one who hears it put you to shame, and your bad reputation never depart.

11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

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

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to those who send him; for he refreshes the soul of his masters.

14 As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

25:12As an earring of gold and a bright pearl, so is he that reproveth the wise, and the obedient 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 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.