Proverbes 25:12

12 Quand on reprend le sage qui a l'oreille docile, c'est comme une bague d'or, ou comme un joyau d'or fin.

Proverbes 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.

Proverbes 25:12 In-Context

10 De peur qu'en l'apprenant, il ne te le reproche, et que tu n'en reçoives un blâme qui ne s'efface point.

11 Une parole dite à propos est comme des pommes d'or dans des paniers d'argent.

12 Quand on reprend le sage qui a l'oreille docile, c'est comme une bague d'or, ou comme un joyau d'or fin.

13 L'ambassadeur fidèle est à ceux qui l'envoient, comme la fraîcheur de la neige au temps de la moisson, et il restaure l'âme de son maître.

14 Celui qui se vante faussement de sa libéralité, est comme les nuées et le vent sans pluie.