Proverbs 25:12

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 25:12

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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.

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KJV

King James Version

[As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

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WEB

World English Bible

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

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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.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 25

¹⁰ lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away.

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

¹² Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

¹³ Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the soul of his masters.

¹⁴ Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.

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