Proverbs 25:12
King James Version (KJV)
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
In context
10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.
14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Proverbs 25:12 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
- WEB World English Bible
- As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
- ASV American Standard Version
- As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, [Is] the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
- DBY Darby Translation
- An ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reprover upon an attentive ear.
- WBS Webster Bible
- As an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.