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Proverbs 25:12
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Proverbs 25:12
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Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
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Proverbs 25:12 in Other Translations
KJV
12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
ESV
12
Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
NLT
12
To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
MSG
12
And a wise friend's timely reprimand is like a gold ring slipped on your finger.
CSB
12
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
Proverbs 25:12 In-Context
10
or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.
11
Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.
12
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.
13
Like a snow-cooled drink at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to the one who sends him; he refreshes the spirit of his master.
14
Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
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S ver 11;
Psalms 141:5
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Proverbs 13:18
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Proverbs 15:31
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