Proverbi 25:12

12 Il savio riprenditore ad un orecchio ubbidiente È un monile d’oro, ed un ornamento d’oro finissimo.

Proverbi 25:12 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 25:12

[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" ^F7; 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 ) ( 15:31 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F7 (Mkx xykwm) "qui arguit sapientem", V. L. Pagninus, Mercerus, Gejerus.

Proverbi 25:12 In-Context

10 Che talora chi ti ode non ti vituperi, E che la tua infamia non possa essere riparata.

11 La parola detta in modi convenevoli È simile a pomi d’oro tra figure d’argento.

12 Il savio riprenditore ad un orecchio ubbidiente È un monile d’oro, ed un ornamento d’oro finissimo.

13 Il messo fedele è, a quelli che lo mandano, Come il fresco della neve in giorno di ricolta; E ristora l’anima de’ suoi padroni.

14 L’uomo che si gloria falsamente di liberalità È simile alle nuvole, ed al vento senza pioggia.