Matthew Henry · Verses 11–12
A word of counsel, or reproof, rightly spoken, is especially beautiful, as fine fruit becomes still more beautiful in silver baskets.
Proverbs 25:12
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
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WEBBE
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.
BSB
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
KJV
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
ASV
[As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [So is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
BBE
Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.
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